1 Yuan / 1 Dollar - Xuantong ND (1910) front 1 Yuan / 1 Dollar - Xuantong ND (1910) back
1 Yuan / 1 Dollar - Xuantong ND (1910) photo
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1 Yuan / 1 Dollar - Xuantong ND

1910 year
Silver (.900) 26.90 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1910
Value
1 Dollar
Currency
Yuan (1903-1912)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
26.90 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18176
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above, English denomination below, and flowers on either side.

Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin

Lettering:
造年統宣
$1

Translation: Made in the reign of Xuantong

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Xuantong ND (1910) silver coin from the Empire of China is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "Dragon and Phoenix" design, which has become a symbol of Chinese culture and has been used on various coins and currency throughout history.