A circulated example of the Japanese Yen from it's initial mintage exhibiting a beautiful golden toning. This example carries the Type 1 "Yen" symbol on the obverse.
While the coin is dated Meiji 3 and indicated as 1870 by PCGS and NGC, these early Yen were actually minted between Meiji 3 and Meiji 5 and did not enter circulation until 1871.
