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© PCGS
½ Yuan Pattern; 6th series; copper
| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 31-32 (1942-1943) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | ½ Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242250 |
|---|---|
| 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 1942, during the Japanese occupation of China. The coin features a unique blend of Chinese and Japanese design elements, with the obverse bearing the Chinese characters for "Republic of China" and the reverse featuring a stylized chrysanthemum, which was a symbol of the Japanese occupation. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was produced during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in China's history.
