Market Flash
A recent lot sold for about JPY 1,200. A single result rarely defines a market, but it signals the current trading level. This guide explains how rarity, grade, and demand drive the value of old Japanese coins.
Holed Coins
穴銭 Market Flash: Reading Price from Recent Hammer Results
Source: ITTENDO Editorial|Published: June 1, 20263d ago
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Dealers Handling This Category
A reference when considering a sale or appraisal. All are dealers and auction houses with a proven track record.
Auction House
Japan Coin Auction (JCA)
Tokyo
Holds regular auctions with reliable hammer price data, making it a useful resource for tracking market values. Caters to a wide range of collectors from beginners to advanced buyers.
Dealer
Osaka Numismatic Auction
Osaka
A Kansai-based coin auction house with particular strength in regional and hole coins.
Auction House
Ginza Coins
Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
One of Japan's most established numismatic dealers. The scale and variety of their regular auctions is among the largest in the country. Their catalogs are considered a benchmark for market pricing.