© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Yuan Pattern; Founding of the Republic: Yuan Shikai ND
1912 year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#312388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two crossed flags with Chinese ideograms above and below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
開
國
紀
念
Translation: Founding commemorative
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
This type was made at the Suchow Mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan (Pattern; Founding of the Republic: Yuan Shikai) ND (1912) from Republic of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the famous Chinese artist, Xu Beihong. Xu Beihong was a renowned painter and calligrapher who was known for his work in the traditional Chinese style, and he was commissioned to design the pattern for this coin. The coin features an image of Yuan Shikai, the first president of the Republic of China, on one side, and a depiction of the National Emblem of the Republic of China on the other. The coin was minted in 1912 to commemorate the founding of the Republic of China, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
