# Meiji Year 3 One-Yen Silver Coin, Kakebeyaki Type, Large Asahi Dragon Silver Coin

*【明治三年 一圓銀貨 欠貝型】旭日竜大型銀貨／重量26.72g／直径38.5mm／真贋未鑑定 銀質高 精密打刻*

- **Auction ID:** o1207430226
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Antiques and Collectibles > Money > Coins > Japan > Modern > 1 yen coin
- **Brand:** Unknown
- **Price (JPY):** ¥12,800 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $126.46 — item $83.66 + Rinkya commission $27.80 + handling $15.00
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## Description
This is a one-yen silver coin issued in Meiji Year 3 (1870), known as the "Large Asahi Dragon Silver Coin." This piece is a Kakebeyaki type, which has part of the horizontal line missing from the 'shell' in the yen symbol.

It has a weight and diameter close to nominal values, and the engraving is very precise. The natural aging tone typical of silver is present, and it does not respond to a magnet.

• Weight: Approximately 26.72g
• Diameter: Approximately 38.5mm
• Thickness: Approximately 2.87mm
• Magnetic Reaction: None

The Kakebeyaki type is a variation known among collectors, stemming from initial minting molds, with a deeply engraved sun face that has excellent three-dimensionality.

Please confirm the condition in the photos. As the authenticity has not been verified, this is sold as-is, with no claims or returns accepted.

This is a rare large silver coin from the Meiji period, holding high historical and collectible value.

## Collector note
Meiji Year 3 (1870) large silver yen coins represent the earliest standardized Japanese coinage and are highly sought by numismatists for their historical significance and striking dragon iconography. The Kakebeyaki variant—characterized by the incomplete horizontal line in the yen symbol—is a documented die state variation that emerged from early mold iterations, making it a recognized type among serious collectors of Meiji coinage. Condition and die state directly affect value; coins with sharp engraving, particularly the deeply relief sun face on this piece, command premiums. Domestic Japanese examples with natural patina and confirmed weight/diameter specifications are preferred over restrikes, and unverified pieces like this one are typically priced at a discount, requiring buyer due diligence on authenticity.

## Images
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