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Description

Meiji gold 5 Yen Year 6 (1873) MS66 PCGS, Osaka mint, KM-Y11a, JNDA-01-3A, Fr-47a. Swirls of russet revolve around the satiny planchet, creating a pleasing visual effect.

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 21.82mm
Weight: 8.3333g
AGW: 0.2411oz
Melt Value: $1,021.54
Gold Spot: $4,237/oz (10-17-2025 9:54PM CT)
Mintage: 3,148,925


Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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Auction Info

Proxy Bidding Ends 
November
7th Friday 3:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
November
6th-7th Thursday-Friday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
20 Days 6h 51m 10s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: 39
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This lot is in: 4 - Signature® Internet Session - No Floor or Phone Bidding (Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 32118-32328) - 4:00 PM Central Time, Friday, November 7, 2025.
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Additional Location Info:
Heritage Auctions
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

Current Bid:
$1,050
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