© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan "Fat Man dollar"; six characters
| Silver (.890) | 26.40 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 3-10 (1914-1921) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.890) |
| Weight | 26.40 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
壹
圓
Translation: 1 Yuan
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Edge
Reeded, smooth, engrailed with circles, or ornamented with alternating Ts.
Comment
The type with the small circle on the ribbon's bow is seemingly a mintmark, although which mint it is from is uncertain.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Yuan coin from the Republic of China (1914-1921) is that it was designed by a French sculptor named Paul-Émile Bouchard. Bouchard was a renowned artist who had previously worked on several other coin designs for different countries, and his design for the 1 Yuan coin features a portrait of a robust man, which is where the coin got its nickname "Fat Man dollar." The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of China, and it was widely used during the Republican period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (1914) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 (1921) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan ("Fat Man dollar"; six characters) 3-10 (1914-1921) coin.
