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1 Yuan – Republic of China

Commemoration: Inauguration of Hongxian Emperor

Context

Year: 1916

Chinese - Hongxian era Year: 1

Country: China

Issuer: Republic of China

Period:

Ruler: Hongxian

Currency:

(1912—1948)

Subdivision: 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 26.8 g

Silver weight: 26.80 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

Y: #332

Numista: #16254

Value

Bullion value: $73.58

Obverse

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi

Inscription:

國帝華中

元統憲洪

Translation:

Hongxian Emperor of China

Yuan Tong Xian Hong

Language: Chinese

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1916	—	—

⭐ Rare