© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar"; Italian 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#70430 |
|---|---|
| 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: Attilio Silvio Motti
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 (Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar"; Italian strike) 18 (1929) from Republic of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the Italian engraver and artist, Antonio Vinci, who was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a new currency design. The coin features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements, with the obverse bearing the image of a mythical dragon and the reverse featuring a stylized representation of the Chinese character for "yuan." The use of silver in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to symbolize the country's wealth and prosperity. Despite its interesting design and symbolism, the coin was never widely circulated and remains a rare and valuable collector's item.
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"; Italian strike) 18 (1929) coin.
