{"product_id":"gu-jin-jian-bao-hui-shou-1876nian-ming-zhi-jiu-nian-ri-ben-mao-yi-yin-bi","title":"(1876) Meiji 9th Year Japanese Trade Silver Coin Buyback | Gu Jin Jian Bao","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn the world of collecting and the high-value buyback market, the\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"13\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eMeiji 9 (1876) Japanese Trade\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%8A%80%E5%85%83\" title=\"silver coin\"\u003eDollar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehas always held a special place. It is not only a touchstone for the internationalization of Japanese currency but also a significant witness to the history of East Asian trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e1. Meiji 9 Trade Dollar Professional Specifications Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTo help collectors more accurately identify and evaluate its value, we have compiled the official standard specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.181%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.8348%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.2812%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.181%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003eYear of Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.8348%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003eMeiji 9 (1876)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.2812%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"\u003eOne of only three years of Trade Dollar issuance (Meiji 8-10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.181%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003eSilver Content\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.8348%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003e90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.2812%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003eStrictly adheres to international trade silver standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.181%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003eOfficial Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.8348%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003e420 Grains (approx. 27.22 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.2812%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\"\u003eHeavier than a standard One Yen silver coin (26.96 grams) to compete in the international market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.181%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003eDiameter\/Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.8348%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,0\"\u003e38.5 mm \/ approx. 2.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.2812%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,2,0\"\u003eLarge coin surface with extremely intricate craftsmanship details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.181%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003eMint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.8348%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,0\"\u003eJapan Mint, Osaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.2812%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,2,0\"\u003eUtilized world-leading Western minting technology of the time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.181%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003eRarity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.8348%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,1,0\"\u003eScarce to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.2812%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,2,0\"\u003eMeiji 9 production was steady, but significant wear and tear over a century of circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e2. Why does the Meiji 9 Trade Dollar have greater collecting depth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e[The Competitor's Stance: The Secret of 420 Grains]\u003c\/b\u003eMeiji 9 was a crucial year for the Japanese Trade Dollar to officially contend with the American\"Trade Dollar\"and the Mexican\"Peso de a Ocho.\"At that time, the Japanese government specifically increased the weight to\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"74\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e420 Grains\u003c\/b\u003e(and directly inscribed it on the coin). This was an extremely high standard in the East Asian monetary system of the time, symbolizing Japan's ambition to regain dominance in the international financial market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e[Unique English Lettering Design]\u003c\/b\u003eUnlike ordinary One Yen silver coins, the Trade Dollar's obverse (dragon design side) is prominently engraved with the English\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"45\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\"TRADE DOLLAR\"\u003c\/b\u003eat the bottom. This\"Japanese-Western fusion\"design was intended to allow foreign merchants to confirm its fineness and credibility without translation, making it the most recognizable feature with the most stable premium in the ancient coin market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e3. Authentication Points: How to Determine the buyback value of a Meiji 9 Trade Dollar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eDuring the process of Buyback at Gu Jin Jian Bao, we primarily evaluate its grade based on the following details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eThree-dimensionality of the Dragon Scales:\u003c\/b\u003eThe Meiji 9 dragon design has many intricate details. Pay close attention to the degree of wear on the dragon's horns and claws. Coins with full scales and smooth lines have high auction potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\"Gin\"Character Stamp (Left Maru-gin\/Right Maru-gin):\u003c\/b\u003eHistorically, some trade dollars were stamped with the character\"Yin\"(gin, meaning silver) when they entered circulation in China. Although this damages the coin surface, it is a unique historical mark for collectors studying trade routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eReeded Edge Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003eGenuine coins have even, consistent reeding on the edges with a natural old patina. Modern fakes often have overly stiff or blurry reeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eSound of Tapping:\u003c\/b\u003eA genuine 90% high-purity silver coin produces a long, clear ringing sound when tapped (with a long resonance). If the sound is dull, beware of counterfeits with high copper content or lead\/tin cores.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003eGu Jin Jian Bao Expert Tip:\u003c\/b\u003eDue to the significant value of Meiji 9 Trade Dollars, there are many high-quality fakes on the market. If you have a Japanese silver coin passed down from an elder or purchased years ago, it is recommended not to clean the coin surface yourself (cleaning will significantly damage the patina's value). 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