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1 Yuan Szechuan-Shensi Soviet
1934 year| Silver | 26.30 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1934 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Soviet Hubei-Honan-Anhui |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.30 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms surrounded by more ideograms.
Lettering:
國和共埃維蘇華中
壹
圓
造厰幣造省陝川
Translation:
Chinese Soviet Republic
1 Yuan
Made in the Szechuan-Shensi Provincial Mint
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1934 Szechuan-Shensi Soviet 1 Yuan coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in China. The coin was issued by the Republican government, which was struggling to maintain control over the country in the face of growing communist and nationalist movements. Despite the political instability, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, featuring a detailed image of a Chinese dragon on one side and an inscription of the coin's denomination on the other. This coin serves as a unique piece of history that reflects the complex and tumultuous period in which it was created.
