Republic of China 1 Yuan, 12

Pattern; "Twelve Symbols national emblem" type; gold

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of China Republic of China
Currency Yuan (1912 – 1948)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Yuan
Year 12
Ruler Republic (1912–1949)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 39
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Yuan from Republic of China. Issued in 12. Struck in Gold. Measures 39 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
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, all with Chinese ideograms above. (Made in Year 12 of the Republic of China)
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath. (1 Yuan)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
12 (1923)  — KM#Pn70: 年二十; value in small characters (Y#336)
12 (1923)  — KM#Pn72: 年二十; value in large characters (Y#336.1)

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