1896 Japan Yen MS64 with Gin Countermark

Nice examples!!

 

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Ooo, nice! I really would like a super gin marked one for my type set. Mine are average at best. I do like all Japanese coins, but the one yens are stellar.

Here are some of my favorites, especially the chopped one!

 

Those are all lovely!! What grade is the 1903 Yen? The surfaces are excellent!

 

That is a 65+. I love these things. The chopped one was the first one I ever bought. The toned 1 yen is a bit darker than I usually like but that one hit the colors so nicely.

 

Some of the stamps in the chopped one are really cool. I particularly like the little cartouche looking one.

I figured that Yen was Gem or better, its pretty clear of marks. A wonderful coin! As always, you have great taste! I like the toning on other coin, while dark, I bet its quite attractive in hand.

 

I have an 1896 Osaka mint, only VF but with Chinese chop marks. Anyone know if they're worth any premium?
Thank you,
Florin

 

It would probably have a small premium, but not huge. It also has a scratch so would likely be a details coin, even outside of the chopmarks.

 

Thank you very much!