Japan Meiji gold 20 Yen Year 3 (1870) AU Details (Mount Removed)

Japan
Meiji gold 20 Yen Year 3 (1870) AU Details (Mount Removed) PCGS, Osaka mint, KM-Y13, JNDA 01-1, J&V-L1. Mintage: 46,139. An iconic rarity among the "modern" Japanese series, notable as the largest denomination from the first year of a modernized, milled coinage. Purportedly not produced for circulation and seemingly confirmed as a special piece from placement within a gold jewelry bezel. Despite the obvious condition issues relating its previous life as a pendant, the example at hand endures with ample detail embellished by a metallic honeyed tone and surely will interest collectors of this sought-after series.

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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD