1 Jiao "Twelve Symbols national emblem" type

Features

Issuer Republic of China
Period Republic (1912-1949)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 15 (1926)
Calendar Chinese republican
Value 1 Jiao (0.1)
Currency Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.70 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
17824
References Y# 334,
Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.
And 1 more volumes.
Kann# 682,
Eduard Kann; 2006. Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins / Volume 1. Chinese Coins up to 1911. Ishi Press International, Bronx, New York, United States.
And 2 more volumes.
L&M# 83,
Lin Gwo Ming, Ma Tak Wo; 2008. Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Gold & Silver Coins (7th edition). Tak Wo Numismatic, Hong Kong.
Hsu# 83
Tsu-chín Hsü; 1978. Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins. Xiang Gang you cháo she.

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.

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath with more around.

Lettering:
年五十國民華中


圓一當枚十每

Translation:
Year 15 of the Republic of China
1 Jiao
10 pieces for 1 Yuan

Edge

Reeded.

Comments

Krause and Kann attribute this coin as a 1923 commemorative for the Wedding of Emperor Puyi; however, that is doubtful because the Emperor has last married in 1922 (his first two wives), and he did not marry again until 1937 (his third wife).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
15 (1926)  Photo $ 300 年五十

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Jiao ("Twelve Symbols national emblem" type)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Jiao ("Twelve Symbols national emblem" type)
Heritage Auctions
2023 June 21 - 23 HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3108
Lot 30083
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2023 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 10 500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Jiao ("Twelve Symbols national emblem" type)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 1857
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 VF USD 670.70
(EUR 621.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Jiao ("Twelve Symbols national emblem" type)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3178
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 VF USD 345.61
(EUR 320.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Jiao ("Twelve Symbols national emblem" type)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Jiao ("Twelve Symbols national emblem" type)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 13
Lot 151
Internet Archive
14 Dec 2019 VF USD 302.41
(EUR 280.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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