© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan / 1 Dollar Pattern; Founding of the Republic: Yuan Shikai; silver; tall hat ND
1914 year| Silver | 26.70 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.70 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Lettering:
幣念紀和共國民華中
壹
圓
ONE DOLLAR
Translation:
Founding commemorative coin of the Republic of China
1 Yuan
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan / 1 Dollar coin from Republic of China is that it features a portrait of Yuan Shikai, the first president of the Republic of China, on the obverse, and a depiction of the Founding of the Republic on the reverse. This coin was designed to commemorate the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
