Description
Empire of Japan, Mutsuhito, as Meiji the Great, Emperor of Japan 1867-1912 AD, Gold Ten Yen (8.33g, 21mm), Meiji regnal year 32 (1899 AD), Osaka mint. Obverse: Denomination in Kanji “十圓” central within wreath of Paulownia Flower branch left and Chrysanthemum Flower branch right, each tied together with ribbon below, Imperial Seal of Japan above. Reverse: Radiant sun within central flower cartouche, legend in Kanji surrounds, “年二十三治明 圓十”. JNDA-01-07; KM Y-33. Although a common year, a superior example and very attractive in hand, details near Mint State.