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2 Jiao "Fat Man dollar" type
| Silver (.700) | 5.40 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 3-9 (1914-1920) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.700) |
| Weight | 5.40 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath with more above.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
圓一當枚五每
貳
角
Translation:
5 pieces in 1 Yuan
2 Jiao
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
A gold mule of this type seems to be known with the obverse design on both sides of the coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Jiao ("Fat Man dollar" type) 3-9 (1914-1920) from Republic of China made of Silver (.700) weighing 5.40 g is that it was designed by the Chinese government to combat inflation during the Republican period. The coin's design features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China, on the obverse, and the Chinese characters "大中華民國" (Great Republic of China) on the reverse. The coin was minted from 1914 to 1920 and was widely used in circulation during that time. Despite its relatively short mintage period, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (1914) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 5 (1916) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Jiao ("Fat Man dollar" type) 3-9 (1914-1920) coin.
