# 1 Yen Silver Coin, Taisho Year 3 (1914) NGC MS61

*1円銀貨 大正3年(1914) NGC MS61*

- **Auction ID:** q1120486538
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Antiques and Collectibles > Money > Coins > Japan > Modern > 1 yen coin
- **Brand:** Tokyo Coins
- **Price (JPY):** ¥39,000 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $323.90 — item $254.90 + Rinkya commission $54.00 + handling $15.00
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## Description
Product Name: 1 Yen Silver Coin, Taisho Year 3 (1914) NGC MS61  
Category: Other Collections, Hobbies  
Condition: Nearly unused  

The coin has received a high grade of MS61 from NGC, suggesting that its asset value is expected to appreciate over the long term.  

**Grading/Rating**: MS61 from NGC  
**Material**: Silver  
**Year**: 38th year of Meiji  
**Diameter**: 38.1 mm  
**Weight**: 26.96 g  

*This listing has been made to organize my collection.  
*This item is also listed on other sites, so please be aware it may be sold out.  
*In the unlikely event that it is discovered to be counterfeit, I will accept returns.  

Thank you for considering this item.  

(Added on February 11, 2024, at 22:57)  
*Tokyo Coins products come with a guarantee of authenticity. In the event that it is found to be counterfeit post-purchase, a full refund will be issued.

## Collector note
Taisho Year 3 (1914) 1 Yen silver coins represent a transitional period in Japanese coinage, minted during economic expansion before wartime constraints altered the monetary system. The MS61 grade from NGC indicates original mint luster with minimal handling, a significant factor for early Meiji/Taisho era silver coinage where many examples show wear from circulation. Domestic Japanese examples often exhibit superior strike quality compared to later restrikes, and this piece's provenance from a Tokyo-based seller suggests it likely remained in the local market. Silver content and weight (26.96g) confirm authenticity specs; collector interest centers on pre-WWII Japanese silver's numismatic rarity and bullion backing.

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