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1 Yuan Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar"; Austrian strike
18 (1929) year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 18 (1929) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| 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#86967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three-masted ship (a junk) sailing left with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 元壹
Translation: 1 Yuan
Engraver: Richard Placht
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
In 1929, the Chinese Ministry of Finance ordered designs for the then proposed Sun Yat-sen "Junk dollar". Patterns were submitted from the world's five leading mints, located in Austria, England, Italy, Japan, and the United States. Upon completion, the various mints shipped the dies (as well as samples of the new patterns) to China, where all were restruck by the Hangchow mint, which accounts for their availability today.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan (1929) from Republic of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the Austrian artist and engraver, Anton Scharff. Scharff was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his design for the Pattern 1 Yuan features a unique blend of Chinese and Western elements, showcasing a combination of traditional Chinese symbols and modernist influences. The coin's design was intended to represent the country's rich cultural heritage and its aspirations for modernization and growth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (1929) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 "Junk dollar"; Austrian strike) 18 (1929) coin.
