# PCGS AU58 Type 2 One Yen Silver Coin - Meiji 3 Year 1870 - Certified and Slabbed

*PCGS AU58 一圓銀貨 TYPE2 正貝円 有輪 明治3年 1870年 1円銀貨 一円銀貨 スラブ 鑑定済 古銭 銀貨 硬貨 貨幣 円銀 コイン 78*

- **Auction ID:** n1208850491
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Antiques and Collectibles > Money > Coins > Japan > Modern > 1 yen coin
- **Brand:** Unknown
- **Price (JPY):** ¥85,000 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $610.56 — item $555.56 + Rinkya commission $40.00 + handling $15.00
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## Description
**Product Details:**: Old One Yen Silver Coin, Year Meiji 3 (1870)

**Grading Agency:**: PCGS

**Grade:**: AU58 (Extremely Fine+ rating)

**Composition:**: 96.8% Silver / 2.71% Copper / 0.35% Palladium / 0.136% Lead, guaranteed.

   The coin has been evaluated using a fluorescence X-ray analyzer, and the results are shown in the included photographs.

**Weight:**: 26.96g **Diameter:**: 38.58mm

**Scarcity:**: ① Type 2 designed coin ② Edged coin ③ Small scallop design

**Collectibility Rating:**: **C+**, with a prevalence of 22% (as categorized in "Modern Japanese Silver Coins - Careful Classification Table A+ - E-" on a 15-step scale)

**Condition:**: **AU58 Extremely Fine+** rating

   This is a rare Type 2 One Yen Silver Coin with edges and small scallops. 

   Would it be a good addition to your collection?

**Certification Number:**: 45971530

**Additional Info:**: Authenticated by PCGS, an American grading agency, guaranteed authentic.
   This listing includes photographs of the certification results from PCGS. Please compare for thorough evaluation.
   For more details, please refer to the images.

   *This is a personal collection item.*

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## Collector note
This Meiji 3 (1870) Type 2 One Yen Silver Coin is notable for its unique design elements, including edged small scallops, which make it particularly desirable among numismatists focused on historical Japanese currency. Graded AU58 by PCGS, this coin exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of the Meiji era, a pivotal period in Japan's modernization and economic reform. Given that only a limited number of these coins were minted, it often captures the interest of collectors who appreciate both its rarity and its historical significance. The current bid reflects a strong interest in authenticated pieces like this, which retain their value within the Japanese market due to their superior condition and certified authenticity.

## Images
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