1 Jiao (Pattern; iron) ND (1926) front 1 Jiao (Pattern; iron) ND (1926) back
1 Jiao (Pattern; iron) ND (1926) photo
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1 Jiao Pattern; iron ND

1926 year
Iron - 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces)
Period
Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
1926
Value
1 Jiao (0.1)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297114
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.

Lettering:

Translation: 1 Jiao

Edge

Plain

Comment

While Krause lists this coin as a regular issue, auction houses consistently list the nickel type as a pattern. It is likely all compositions are actually patterns.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Jiao (Pattern; iron) ND (1926) from Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Iron is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Its rarity is due to the fact that it was only produced for a short period of time during the Republican era in China, and many of these coins were melted down or destroyed over the years, making surviving examples extremely valuable. Additionally, the coin's historical significance and connection to the Szechuan Province add to its appeal and value among collectors.