Tuesday, September 28, 2010

British North Borneo 1891H Half Cent

British Protectorate

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Reference: KM# 1

Grade: Choice AU

Value: Half Cent

Bronze

Obverse: Denomination within wreath

Reverse: National arms, date below

Mintage: 2,000,000

Beautifully Brown toned piece with great details, only very minor rub located on the obverse.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Error Coin: Lincoln 1 cent

Japan

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Reference: Y# 201

Grade: UNC

Value: 1 cent

3.1100 gram, 19.05mm.

Ruler: Emporer Mutsuhito (Meiji)

Edge: Plain

Mintage: 5,558,605,000 pieces.

A gift from my mentor, first error coin I've ever receive. Off center struck. Love it, thank you.

Japan 1 Yen 1903

Japan

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Reference: Y# A25.3

Grade: UNC

Value: 1 Yen

26.9600 gram, 0.9000 Silver, 0.7801 oz. ASW, 38.1mm.

Ruler: Emporer Mutsuhito (Meiji)

Obverse: Dragon with beaded circle, legend above, written value below

Reverse: Value with wreath, chrysanthemum above

Note: Reduced size

Mintage: 5,131,096 pieces.

A UNC piece with minor cabinet friction on the reverse, not cleaned. Tough to located UNC pieces for early date of Meiji 1 Yen. Splendid example with nice lusters & strong calligraphy.