JAPAN. 5 Yen, Year 30 (1897). Osaka Mint. Mutsuhito (Meiji). NGC MS-65

JAPAN. 5 Yen, Year 30 (1897). Osaka Mint. Mutsuhito (Meiji). NGC MS-65 Deep Prooflike. Fr-52; KM-Y-32; Fr-52; JNDA-01-8; JC-09-8. Small size variety. An absolutely stunning 5 Yen with the initial appearance of a Proof strike, close inspection revealing slightly rounded rims and devices and visible die polish lines that are more befitting of a business strike, but clearly produced from very freshly polished dies. A testament to the superb standards of production at the Osaka Mint, and fully Gem to boot, with only the most minute wispy marks traceable across jewel-like surfaces. One of a mere five pieces certified as Deep Prooflike across the entire 5 Yen series, and VERY RARE with such an extreme degree of contrast and reflectivity. Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000. Click here for certification details from NGC. 日本明治三十年五圓金幣。大阪造幣廠。 小尺寸版。令人嘆為觀止的五圓，初見有如精製幣，細察可見幣緣及圖文略帶圓弧，並有模具拋光線，更近似流通鑄打，但明顯出自新近磨光之模具。此乃大阪造幣廠精湛工藝的明證，品相達頂級無疑，僅有極細微絲痕隱現於珠寶般晶瑩的幣面。整個五圓系列中獲評Deep Prooflike者僅五枚，如此極致對比與反光度，彌足珍罕。

Estimate:£2,718.41

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