© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Yuan Pattern; 6th series; brass
32 (1943) year| Brass | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 32 (1943) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | ½ Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
圓半
貝齊
Translation:
1/2 Yuan
Qi Bei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Yuan coin was designed by the Central Mint of China in 1943, during the Republic of China era. The coin features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements, with the obverse side bearing the image of a mythical dragon and the reverse side featuring a stylized representation of the Chinese characters for "Republic of China." The use of brass as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice, as it was a more affordable and durable alternative to other metals, making it accessible to a wider range of people. Despite its relatively low value, the Pattern ½ Yuan coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
