💎 Item
Japan 5 Yen Gold Coin — Emperor Meiji (Year 44 / 1911)

💎 Certification Number
PCGS 501084.94 / 45080645 (as shown on label)       💎 Grade    PCGS Genuine — UNC Details (94) — Altered Surface

💎 Variety / Reference
JNDA 01-8　　　💎 Metal　　　Gold (Au)

💎 Weight / Composition
Official standard issue — approx. 4.16 g of .900 fine gold (per JNDA reference)

💎 Date / Type
1911 (Meiji 44), Final year of the Meiji era 5 Yen issue

💎 Obverse
Chrysanthemum crest above sunburst and wreath design, denomination below (“五圓”)

💎 Reverse
Dragon within circle surrounded by floral pattern; legends indicating “Great Japan” and year “Year 44 of Meiji”

💎 Condition Notes
Bright gold color with strong luster. PCGS notes “Altered Surface”—official PCGS notation meaning possible surface modification or prior cleaning. Still certified Genuine and assigned UNC Details (94).
Please examine all photos closely for label and condition confirmation.

🌟 Highlight
Final-year Meiji gold 5 Yen—authenticated by PCGS and preserved in secure Gold Shield slab. Scarce and historically significant type, ideal for collectors of Japanese or world gold coinage.

📈 Why Collect This Coin?

💎 Historical Significance: Last Meiji-era gold coin, struck during Japan’s transition to the Taishō era.

💎 Certified Gold: PCGS-slabbed with traceable serial number (visible on label).

💎 Attractive Detail: Strong strike and preserved details, uncommon for altered-surface examples.

💎 Collector Value: A dependable cabinet piece from Japan’s modernization period—key issue for any Asian gold set.

📦 Shipping & Packaging

Ships in the exact PCGS slab shown in photos (no stock images).
Tracked and insured worldwide shipping — FedEx / DHL / USPS Priority.
Secure protective packaging. Combined shipping available.
Import duties/taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

🔒 Authenticity Guaranteed

PCGS-certified and verifiable. The serial number and label in the photos are authentic.
What you see is exactly what you will receive.

📝 Return Policy

Returns accepted within the stated eBay window if returned in original PCGS holder and condition.
Please review all photos before purchase; ask any questions prior to bidding.

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