Summary
Silver 1 Dollar (Yuan) coin issued by the Republic of China in 1927
Commerating the Founding of Republic in 1912 this one features the first president Sun Yat-sen
Obverse Description
Within a circle of beads, bust of Sun Yat-sen; around, Chinese legend divided by floral emblems
Reverse Description
At centre within floral wreath two Chinese characters; around above, MEMENTO; around below, BIRTH OF REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Edge Description
milled
Significance
Sun Yat-sen died in 1925, this coin, a close copy of one struck in 1912 was struck in 1927. It can be recognised by the rosettetes dividing the legend on the reverse, the 1912 issue employed stars.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1927 AD
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
39 mm (Outside Diameter), 26.84 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#318a
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 458 Pages
