© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan Pattern; proposed "Fat Man dollar"
3 (1914) year| Silver | 26.40 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 3 (1914) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.40 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
壹
圓
Translation: 1 Yuan
Comment
This was the proposed pattern for the well-known "Fat Man dollar" type, and was struck at the Tientsin Mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan (Pattern; proposed "Fat Man dollar") 3 (1914) from Republic of China made of Silver weighing 26.40 g is that it was designed by the Chinese government in 1914 as a proposed standardized currency for the country, but it was never officially adopted or circulated. Instead, it remained a pattern coin, which is a trial or sample coin that is not intended for circulation. Despite this, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (1914) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Pattern; proposed "Fat Man dollar") 3 (1914) coin.
