Japan 5 Sen 1871 53 Rays NGC 64 and Krause value

sinin1

I have a 1991 Krause and it has unc value of $175

is this number like stamps or accurate for the year?

the coin is in Teletrade on the 15th and I am wondering what kind of reserve I should put on it

it is one of the coolest colored coins I have ever owned

ajaan

Two varieties for this coin.

66 rays 79 beads = $400. in Unc in Krause
53 rays 65 beads = $325. in Unc in Krause

satootoko

Your variety is listed at ¥60,000 (~$533) in the 2006 JNDA catalog. The other one is ¥80,000 (~$710). (I'm quite satisfied with my untoned XF example. )

IlikeZARcoins

Wow - nice toning and lovely obverse and reverse.

Retract from auction asap imo.

SYRACUSIAN

<< <i>Two varieties for this coin.

66 rays 79 beads = $400. in Unc in Krause
53 rays 65 beads = $325. in Unc in Krause >>





Who has the time and will to count these things? If I try it in such a tiny coin as a 5 sen, I'd lose 15% of my vision and 120% of my patience, if there is any left.


Nice original coin, you'll need the right buyer to reach reserve though.

coinpictures

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sinin1

thanks for the values


I am leaning towards no reserve as I would have money in about 40 days


where could I sell something like this to optimize sale price and still get money within 3 months?


I am definitely a small consignor and most major auction houses wouldn't bother with me

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I did no reserve - in last minute jumped from $320 to $625

I hope buyer likes it

coinpictures

Ebay. You can set a reserve, set your payment options, and with good pictures you can get very nice results.

If you do not have an existing Ebay account with established feedback, I would consider consigning the coin with one of the veterans here. I personally do not, but I know several of the old-timers here sell coins for others on Ebay.

ColinCMR

Really nice coin!!
I agree with ZAR, it's a keeper!