(09 December 2024) Just curious, Coin-picker: (1) When did you start collecting old pre-Meiji Japanese coins? (2) Why did you decide to collect them? (3) Did you buy books on the history of these coins, before or after collecting a few coins? (4) Do you have friends who share your interest in Japanese coins? (5) Have you ever been to Japan? When? Where? (6) I have enjoyed your videos on Japanese coins, and find them to be educational.
Hi, 1. Probably started during my university years when EBay was quite new around late 1990’s. 2. I collected them as an adjunct to my Chinese coin collecting as they are related in style and history just like my Vietnam and Korean collections. 3. Picked up any books (Japanese, English and Chinese language books) I could find on the subject be it vintage or modern. Also found old auction catalogs useful. 4. No friends who share this fascination. 5. I have traveled to Asia throughout my life. Been to Japan as a teenager as a tourist in the late 80’s. Been to Tokyo and Narita for a few days as a stopover.
Hi Naveen, I think you are confusing my Bosen or trial samples for standard issue coinage. I agree with your value for the regular issues but these are used in the process of making them. They're like modern off metal trial issues such as bronze 1947 Canadian fifty cents coin which are usually made of silver but they were testing the dies. But, those are very rare. Thanks for your thoughts. CP
Hi, all 100 mon coins have two assay marks and aren't technically mint marks. They are always at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock edges and look distinctly like arrow heads in shape. Some provincial issues have a similar shape but differ in weight and characters. Instead of Currency of Emperor Tempo, it would have Currency of Ryuu Kyuu Province, etc...
I think your price estimation is too high or the price of coin in US is high. In Taiwan these coins are of not high price. We can buy these coins from 1 ~ 7 USD for each. All are guanine and sell in guanine stores. yes, my said values are before get grading from PCGS. Let me know your feed back
(09 December 2024) Just curious, Coin-picker:
(1) When did you start collecting old pre-Meiji Japanese coins?
(2) Why did you decide to collect them?
(3) Did you buy books on the history of these coins, before or after collecting a few coins?
(4) Do you have friends who share your interest in Japanese coins?
(5) Have you ever been to Japan? When? Where?
(6) I have enjoyed your videos on Japanese coins, and find them to be educational.
Hi,
1. Probably started during my university years when EBay was quite new around late 1990’s.
2. I collected them as an adjunct to my Chinese coin collecting as they are related in style and history just like my Vietnam and Korean collections.
3. Picked up any books (Japanese, English and Chinese language books) I could find on the subject be it vintage or modern. Also found old auction catalogs useful.
4. No friends who share this fascination.
5. I have traveled to Asia throughout my life. Been to Japan as a teenager as a tourist in the late 80’s. Been to Tokyo and Narita for a few days as a stopover.
Coinpicker,
I have one of those oval coins. How do I determine the difference between a Mint mark and a knick on the edge?
Very rich man.
No. Rich in knowledge but not in money. I just wait to recognize a good deal then try to get it. Cheers! CP
Is it possible to estimate how many regular coins would be cast from a Bosen coin?
Hi Naveen, I think you are confusing my Bosen or trial samples for standard issue coinage. I agree with your value for the regular issues but these are used in the process of making them. They're like modern off metal trial issues such as bronze 1947 Canadian fifty cents coin which are usually made of silver but they were testing the dies. But, those are very rare. Thanks for your thoughts. CP
Hi, all 100 mon coins have two assay marks and aren't technically mint marks. They are always at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock edges and look distinctly like arrow heads in shape. Some provincial issues have a similar shape but differ in weight and characters. Instead of Currency of Emperor Tempo, it would have Currency of Ryuu Kyuu Province, etc...
Nice collection, so i take it you loove asian coins
I think your price estimation is too high or the price of coin in US is high. In Taiwan these coins are of not high price. We can buy these coins from 1 ~ 7 USD for each. All are guanine and sell in guanine stores. yes, my said values are before get grading from PCGS. Let me know your feed back