NGC-certified Asian and British Coins Dominate Auction in Tokyo

Posted on 12/23/2019

A Japanese coin issued 143 years ago realizes 16 million Yen (about $146,000 USD).

A 143-year-old Japanese coin in stunning condition that was certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) realized 16 million Yen (about $146,000 USD) at a December 15, 2019, auction presented by Nihon Coin Auction of Tokyo.

The Meiji 9 (1876) Gold 20 Yen graded NGC MS 64 DPL realized nearly twice its starting price.

This Meiji 9 (1876) Gold 20 Yen graded NGC MS 64 DPL realized 16 million Yen
(about $146,000 USD), nearly twice its starting price.
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Another coin sold by Nihon realized 12 million Yen (about $110,000 USD). The British India 1854 Gold Restrike 2 Mohur graded NGC PF 64 has an interesting and unusual history. Samples of newly designed East India Company 2 Mohur gold coins were sent from the Royal Mint to the Calcutta (now called Kolkata) Mint but were lost. Later, a very small number of the 1854 gold coins were restruck .

Another top result at the auction was a Great Britain 1935 Gold Crown graded NGC PF 63 Cameo that also realized 12 million Yen (about $110,000 USD). The coin is an off-metal strike to celebrate George V’s 25th year as king, also known as his Silver Jubilee. Its reverse features a modern design of St. George slaying the dragon.

Other particularly significant Nihon Coin lots included:


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