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20 Yuan Pattern; Zhang Zongchang type; gold
15 (1926) year| Gold | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Shantung Province |
|---|---|
| Governor | Zhang Zongchang (1925-1928) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 15 (1926) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 20 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1904-1949) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#118139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Old emble of China (the Twelve Symbols national emblem, 1913-1928) consisting of a dragon and a phoenix holding sacraficial cups over an axe head.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
These were issued by order of the warlord Zhang Zongchang, the military governor of Shantung Province from 1925 to 1928, and was considered one of the most ruthless of the Chinese warlords. Besides being a part-time bandit-chief, he was a compulsive gambler and a noted womanizer (keeping between 30 and 50 concubines of different nationalities). In 1928, during the Northern Expedition, he suffered a crushing defeat and fled to Japan, ending his reign. In 1932, while visiting Shantung, he was assassinated.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Yuan (Pattern; Zhang Zongchang type; gold) 15 (1926) from Shantung Province made of Gold is that it is considered a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Its rarity and value are due to the fact that it was minted in limited quantities during a time of political and economic turmoil in China, and many of these coins were never circulated or were lost over time. As a result, the coin has become a prized addition to collections of Chinese numismatics and is highly valued by collectors and investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (1926) | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Yuan (Pattern; Zhang Zongchang type; gold) 15 (1926) coin.
