Republic of China 1 Yuan, 12

"Twelve Symbols national emblem" type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of China Republic of China
Currency Yuan (1912 – 1948)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Yuan
Year 12
Ruler Republic (1912–1949)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 26.8
Diameter (mm) 39
Thickness (mm) 2.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Yuan from Republic of China. Issued in 12. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 39 mm and weighs 26.8 g.

Obverse
Old emblem of China (the Twelve Symbols national emblem, 1913-1928) consisting of a dragon and a phoenix holding sacrificial cups over an axe head, all with Chinese ideograms above. (Made in Year 12 of the Republic of China)
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath. (1 Yuan)
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
12 (1923)  — 年二十: Value in large characters (Y#336.1) 56%
12 (1923)  — 年二十: Value in small characters (Y#336) 56%

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