A Set of two 1898 Japan Meiji dragon Year 31 20 Sen & 1895 Year 28 10 Sen Silver Coin Coin 1: 1898 Japan Meiji dragon Year 31 20 Sen Composition: Silver (.800) Conditoin: MS 61 Coin 2: 1895 Japan Meiji dragon Year 28 10 Sen Composition: Silver (.800) Conditoin: MS 61 Coin Story: Meiji era (1868-1912) was a pivotal period in Japanese currency history, reflecting Japan's transition from feudalism to modernity, adopting a Western decimal system, and featuring dragon designs symbolizing imperial authority. The Meiji 20 Sen &10 Sen series was minted from 1873 to 1905, a product of Japan's Meiji Restoration introducing a modern currency system. This era saw Japan abolish old feudal coins and unify under the Yen system. 1895 coincided with the end of the Sino-Japanese War, when Japan gained massive reparations from China, accelerating economic growth. This coin reflects the Meiji government's fiscal reforms, with mass silver production supporting trade and military expansion. The dragon design by renowned engraver Kano Natsuo blends Japanese traditional aesthetics with Western techniques, symbolizing imperial ambitions. For collectors, it documents Japan's pivot from Asian underdog to global power, a full Meiji dragon set is a great goal—it offers not just aesthetic value but a microcosm of East Asian modern history.