1892 JAPAN 1 YEN SILVER COIN MEIJI YEAR 25 • JNDA 01-10A • 3 FLAMES
FINE DETAILS (CLEANED) TONED
A historic Japanese silver 1 Yen from the Meiji era, dated 1892, or Meiji Year 25.
This classic coin features the highly recognizable Japanese dragon design and the distinctive "3 Flames" variety. It is a fascinating piece of late 19th-century Japanese history and an excellent addition to a collection of Japanese or world silver coins.
COIN DETAILS
Country: Japan
Era: Meiji
Date: 1892 / Meiji 25
Denomination: 1 Yen
Variety: JNDA 01-10A – 3 Flames
Composition: 90% Silver
Weight: Approximately 26.96 grams
Diameter: Approximately 38.1 mm
Grade: Genuine – Fine Details
Grading Note: Cleaned
POP HIGHER: 0
THE DESIGN
The obverse features the famous coiled Japanese dragon, surrounded by a beaded border.
The dragon is one of the most recognizable designs of the Meiji-era silver Yen series and gives these coins their distinctive character.
The reverse features the Japanese denomination for 1 Yen, surrounded by decorative elements and the chrysanthemum, an important imperial symbol.
THE "3 FLAMES" VARIETY
This coin is identified as the JNDA 01-10A "3 Flames" variety.
The "3 Flames" designation refers to a distinctive feature within the dragon design that collectors use to identify this particular variety.
Varieties such as this add an additional level of interest to Japanese coin collecting because collectors can study small differences in the design and identify specific varieties within the same basic coin type.
HISTORY
This coin was struck in 1892 during the Meiji era, one of the most transformative periods in Japanese history.
The Meiji era began in 1868 and continued until 1912. During these years, Japan underwent dramatic modernization and became increasingly involved in international commerce and finance.
The Yen was Japan's modern monetary unit, and large silver Yen coins were an important part of the country's monetary system.
In 1892, Japan was rapidly industrializing and expanding its transportation, manufacturing, banking, and international trade networks.
This coin circulated during that fascinating period of change, making it a tangible connection to Japan's emergence as a modern nation.
THE DRAGON
The powerful dragon is the centerpiece of the coin.
Dragon imagery has a long history throughout East Asian culture and is traditionally associated with strength, power, protection, and good fortune.
The combination of the traditional dragon with the modern Yen denomination beautifully represents the meeting of Japan's long cultural history with its rapidly developing modern economy.
SILVER CONTENT
This is a substantial 90% silver Japanese Yen.
Its large size and silver composition give the coin an impressive presence in hand and make the Meiji Yen series popular with collectors around the world.
CONDITION
This coin is certified:
GENUINE – FINE DETAILS (CLEANED)
The Fine Details designation indicates that the coin shows considerable circulation wear while retaining the major design elements.
The coin has also been identified as cleaned, which is why it received a Details designation rather than a standard numerical grade.
Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition, surfaces, color, and appearance of the individual coin being offered.
COLLECTOR APPEAL
This 1892 Japanese 1 Yen is an interesting choice for collectors of:
• Japanese Coins
• Meiji Era Coinage
• Japanese Silver Yen
• Dragon Coins
• World Silver Coins
• 19th-Century Coins
• Japanese Coin Varieties
• JNDA Varieties
The additional "3 Flames" variety designation makes this example particularly interesting for collectors who enjoy studying the different varieties found within the Meiji-era Yen series.
A genuine 1892 Japanese 1 Yen, struck during one of the most important periods of change in Japanese history.
