1 Yuan / 1 Dollar (Pattern; Memorial of Zhang Zuolin; silver) 17 (1928) front 1 Yuan / 1 Dollar (Pattern; Memorial of Zhang Zuolin; silver) 17 (1928) back
1 Yuan / 1 Dollar (Pattern; Memorial of Zhang Zuolin; silver) 17 (1928) photo
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1 Yuan / 1 Dollar Pattern; Memorial of Zhang Zuolin; silver

17 (1928) year
Silver - 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
17 (1928)
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
References
Numista
N#242573
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two crossed flags with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
年七十國民華中
ONE DOLLAR

Translation: Year 17 of the Republic of China

Comment

These were struck at the Tientsin Mint, and this type is only known by patterns.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Yuan / 1 Dollar coin from Republic of China (1928) is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 30,000 pieces minted. Its silver content and unique design, featuring a portrait of Zhang Zuolin, a prominent Chinese warlord, make it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors of Chinese history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
17 (1928)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan / 1 Dollar (Pattern; Memorial of Zhang Zuolin; silver) 17 (1928) coin.