Summary

Dollar (Yuan), Yuan Shikai as the emperor Hung Hsien (Hongxian), Republic of China, nd (1916). Mint not recorded. Yuan Shih Kai proclaimed himself Emperor on 1 Jan 1916 with the era name Hung Hsien (Hongxian) meaning 'constitutional abundance'. The move did not obtain widespread support as had been expected. Provinces rebelled and on 22 March he abandoned the claim. He died on 5 June of kidney failure.

Obverse Description

Bust of Yuan Shikai in military uniform facing wearing plumed hat; no legend

Reverse Description

A dragon flying to left; above four Chinese characters; below, four Chinese characters

Edge Description

milled

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