I bought this at an online auction for $200. The lot title was "1868-1869 Japan Meiji Dynasty Gold 2 Bu". I'm trying to find the numismatic value, but I cant find this exact coin. I can find plenty that are similar, but there are differences between all of them that I've found versus the one I have. Is mine rare? Did I buy a fake? What kind of info can anyone give me on this?
My husband passed away last year and I'm finally going through massive amounts of stuff and trying to rehome/sell. I think this is a Japanese coin, but I can't recall any details. Any info would be appreciated.
So, I am traveling to Japan and I am wondering what coin shops are like in Japan. I have done a little research here and there, but nothing conclusive. I am kind of curious as to whether they have anything comparable to circulated US 90% silver. I’ve seen some sterling 100/1000 yen coins, that and 72% Sen/Yen from just before WWII (those are particularly beautiful)
Basically, I am wondering if anybody may have any experience with coin shops in Japan. I am considering trying to find smaller shops that might trade US silver for Japanese silver. That and just how the shops are or if anybody might have a personal favorite shop in Tokyo or Osaka. Or anywhere else really, I do want to see places other than Tokyo.
Thank you to anybody for the information!
Made these random purchases of Japanese coins while in Tokyo and Himeji. I know NOTHING about Japanese coins, but I had a little extra money to spend. Can anyone tell me anything about these and what they’re worth? From what I’ve read the first one is a gold alloy coin minted in Japan during the Edo period. The coins dealer told me it’s 56.8% gold and 43.2% silver. I bought the coin set from an older man off the street of Himeji who had a decent collection of coins.
I tried to find info in English and Japanese but nothing came up. Anyone have pointers? Looks like 全 to me but some has faded