½ Yuan (Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; silver; with L.Giorgi) 3 (1914) front ½ Yuan (Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; silver; with L.Giorgi) 3 (1914) back
½ Yuan (Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; silver; with L.Giorgi) 3 (1914) photo
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½ Yuan Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; silver; with L.Giorgi

3 (1914) year
Silver 13.60 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
3 (1914)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
½ Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.60 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#240898
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath with more above.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
圓一當枚二每

Translation:
2 pieces for 1 Yuan
1/2 Yuan

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Yuan (Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; silver; with L.Giorgi) 3 (1914) from Republic of China is that it was designed by the Italian engraver, L. Giorgi, and features a unique "Fat Man" design on the obverse, which was meant to symbolize prosperity and good luck.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
3 (1914)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Yuan (Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; silver; with L.Giorgi) 3 (1914) coin.