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© PCGS
10 Yuan Inauguration of Hongxian Emperor
1 (1916) year| Gold | 7.05 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hongxian (1915-1916) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1 (1916) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Hongxian era |
| Value | 10 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.05 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged dragon flying left with Chinese ideograms above and below.
Lettering:
國帝華中
圓拾
元紀憲洪
Translation:
Empire of China
10 Yuan
The 1st Year of Hongxian
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Comment
This coin commemorates Yuan Shikai's attempt to restore the Empire of China by proclaiming himself Emperor Hongxian in 1915; however, this attempt was a failure, and the Empire lasted only 83 days.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1916 to commemorate the inauguration of Emperor Hongxian, who was the last emperor of China, and it is made of gold, which gives it a high value and rarity.
