Description
Japan. Meiji Trade Dollar Year 9 (1876)
Silver - Ungraded
Trade Dollar, Year 9 (1876).
Obv. Dragon in circle, value, weight and fineness in English.
Rev. Japanese 貿易銀 "BO EKI GIN" in paulownia and chrysanthemum wreath. Y.14.
There are only three dates in this short-lived competitor to the U.S. trade
dollar.
Beautifully struck, with outstanding detail present in the devices and superbly toned.
Lot details
- Country/Province
- Japan
- Denomination
- Meiji Trade Dollar
- Year/Period and Variation
- Year 9 (1876)
- Precious metal
- Silver
- Condition
- Ungraded