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2 Jiao Pattern; "Fat Man dollar" type; gold; double obverse mule
3 (1914) year| Gold | 7.77 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 3 (1914) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.77 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Yuan Shikai facing left with Chinese ideograms above.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 年三國民華中
Translation: Year 3 of the Republic of China
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Jiao (1914) coin is that it features a unique "double obverse" design, where both sides of the coin bear the same image of a seated man, known as the "Fat Man dollar" type. This design was intended to prevent counterfeiting, as it made it more difficult to produce a convincing fake of the coin.
