NGC-certified Japanese Rarity Showcased in Ginza Coins Auction

A seldom-seen gold Japanese coin from the 19th century is among more than 200 vintage world and ancient coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) that are being offered in an ongoing sale. Online bidding is already underway for the 36th Ginza Coin Auction, which is being held on November 16, 2024.

The top NGC-certified highlight of the auction is a Japan M7(1874) 2 Yen graded NGC PF 66 (lot 611), with a starting price of ¥12,000,000 (about $79,000). Minted not long after Japan moved into a period of rapid modernization in the 19th century, this extremely rare Proof gold coin was specially produced as a presentation piece. Due to its rarity, intricate dragon and overall attractive design, it is one of the most sought-after coins in Japanese numismatics. It is the only example of its issue in the NGC Census.

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Other NGC-certified coins in this auction include:

• an England (1584-86) Sovereign graded NGC MS 62 (lot 862), with a starting price of ¥8,000,000 (about $53,000)
• a Japan M7(1874) Yen - Clockwise Spiral graded NGC PF 65 (lot 612), with a starting price of ¥7,000,000 (about $46,000)
• a Germany 1640 Bavaria 5 Ducat graded NGC MS 64 (lot 824), with a starting price of ¥7,000,000 (about $46,000)
• an England 1673 5 Guineas graded NGC MS 62 (lot 874), with a starting price of ¥7,000,000 (about $46,000)
• a Great Britain 1893 5 Sovereign graded NGC PF 63 Ultra Cameo (lot 908), with a starting price of ¥4,000,000 (about $46,000)
• a German New Guinea 1895A 10 Mark graded NGC PF 65 (lot 821), with a starting price of ¥4,00,000 (about $26,000)
• a Germany 1765-dated Bavaria Gold Royal Marriage Medal graded NGC MS 62 PL (lot 922), with a starting price of ¥4,000,000 (about $26,000)
• a Japan M7(1874) 50 Sen graded NGC PF 65 (lot 613), with a starting price of ¥3,000,000 (about $20,000)
• an England 1644 Oxford Triple Unite graded NGC AU 55 (lot 872), with a starting price of ¥3,000,000 (about $20,000)
• an India 1835(B) Mohur Restrike graded NGC PF 66 (lot 928), with a starting price of ¥3,000,000 (about $20,000)

Starting prices are established by the auction house. The $ symbol represents US Dollars.