JAPAN, struck coins
    Japan adopted modern coinage more or less overnight in the late 19th century and production standards were first class from the start.  The Japanese home market is rather isolated and heavily concentrated on the tippy top in terms of grade and rarity.
 

JAPAN, 2 sen Y18.1 M-8 (1875) NGC AU-58 BN $42.00 sold
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JAPAN, 5 sen Y1 M-3 (1871), shallow scales, F $150.00 sold
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JAPAN, 5 sen Y22 M-10 (1877), type II, XF $40.00
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JAPAN, 20 sen Y30 M-44 (1911) edge damage from jewelry mount, VF $40.00
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JAPAN, 1 yen Y-A25.3 M-38 (1905) edge bump, choice Unc $140.00 sold 2/11/2009
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JAPAN, 1 yen Y-A25.3 M-38 (1905) tiny spot, choice Unc $140.00 sold 2/11/2009
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