Summary
Republic of China
Dollar (Yuan), Year 3 (1914 AD)
Yuan Shikai
Mint: not recorded
Obverse Description
Bust of Yuan Shikai in military uniform facing left; around above, six Chinese characters
Reverse Description
Within an open wreath, two Chinese characters
Edge Description
milled
Significance
Yuan Shikai was the second president of the Republic of China. This coin was produced to replace foreign and Provincial dragon dollars in circulation.The coins were struck at many mints with uniform dies provided by the Tientsin mint.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
Year 3 Chinese Republic
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
39 mm (Outside Diameter), 26.77 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#329
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 458 Pages