1 Yuan 1-2 (1912-1913) front 1 Yuan 1-2 (1912-1913) back
1 Yuan 1-2 (1912-1913) photo
© PCGS

1 Yuan

 
Silver 25.60 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces)
Period
Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1-2 (1912-1913)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Silver
Weight
25.60 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17830
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flower at the centre, all surrounded by more ideograms.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
造省政軍

幣 銀

圓壹

Translation:
Made by the Provincial Army
Szechuan / Silver coin
1 Yuan

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 1 Yuan 1-2 coin from Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 25.60 g has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was designed to allow it to be threaded onto a string or cord, making it easier to carry and store. This feature was common in ancient Chinese coins and is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1 (1912)  55670000 - - - - - -

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