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© PCGS
1 Yuan
17 (1928) year| Silver | 26.60 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Kansu Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 17 (1928) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1920-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.60 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sun with twelve rays with Chinese ideograms above, right, and left, with uncertain Manchu words below.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
造省肅甘
圓壹
ᠨᡳᡴ᠌ᠠᠨ᠋ ᡨ᠋ᠣᠶᡴᡠᡵᡳᠶᠠ᠋
Translation:
Made in Kansu Province
1 Yuan
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 1 Yuan 17 (1928) coin from Kansu Province was issued during the Republican era in China, which was a time of great political and social change in the country. The coin features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on one side, and a traditional Chinese dragon on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valued metal and was used to mint many coins in China. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a popular choice among numismatists.