© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Yuan Pattern; 2nd series
| Silver | 9.06 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 25-26 (1936-1937) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | ½ Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.06 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
圓中
貝齊
Translation:
1/2 Yuan
Qi Bei
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.This denomination is only known by patterns, which were struck at the San Francisco Mint.
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Yuan coin was designed by the Central Mint of the Republic of China in 1936 and 1937, and it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves, while the reverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon and a pearl, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. The coin was minted in silver and has a weight of 9.06 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Chinese history.
