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1 Yuan / 1 Dollar Pattern; Army and Navy Marshal stronghold
15 (1926) year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 15 (1926) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath and under sun, all with more ideograms above and English legend below.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
年五十國民華中
紀
念
ONE DOLLAR
Translation:
Year 15 of the Republic of China
Commemorative
Comment
This type is only known by patterns.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan/1 Dollar coin from Republic of China (1926) made of Silver is interesting because it was designed to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, and it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. On one side, it depicts a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, surrounded by a traditional Chinese dragon and phoenix. On the other side, it features an image of a naval officer and a soldier, representing the army and navy marshal stronghold, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
