Old Japan Coins any idea as to the value

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by fastfun1111, Nov 19, 2009.

  1. fastfun1111

    fastfun1111 Senior Member

    I recently got these in a lot of medals and was just wondering if any one new the apx value. The larger is a 2 sen and the other 2, just over 1 inch across, I have no idea. It appears at one time they were glued to something as the glue is still on the one side of the coins. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
     

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  3. hontonai

    hontonai Registered Contrarian

    The bronze 2 sen is Y#18.2, dated Showa 15 (1882), and worth $2-4 in that grade. With the glue damage I personally wouldn't go over 75¢. (Depending on the type of glue used, a brief wash in pure acetone might help, but unfortunately there could be permanent discoloration under the glue.)

    The other two are undated copper/brass 4 mon pieces (C#4.2), commonly known as the "11 wave" variety of Hoei Tsuho cast coinage produced from 1769 to 1860. XF they are worth little more than a dollar, so in their glue-damaged condition 25¢ for the pair would pretty much be their maximum value.
     
  4. fastfun1111

    fastfun1111 Senior Member

    Thanks alot for the great info hontonai!!!!!
     
  5. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Reference for the cash coins: Hartil 25.54. (Not the best, but its good to have one)
     
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