½ Yuan "Fat Man dollar" type
Features
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period |
Republic (1912-1949)
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 3 (1914) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | ½ Yuan (0.5) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.700) |
| Weight | 13.60 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 22877
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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| References |
Y# 328,  Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, USA. And 1 more volumes.  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.
Lin Gwo Ming, Ma Tak Wo; 2008. Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Gold & Silver Coins (7th edition). Tak Wo Numismatic, Hong Kong.
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Obverse
Bust of Yuan Shikai facing left with Chinese ideograms above.
Lettering: 年三國民華中
Translation: Year 3 of the Republic of China
Luigi Giorgi or Evaristo Luigi Giorgi (Lucca, 1848 - Rome, August 20, 1912) was a goldsmith, engraver and Italian medalist. He was the chief engraver of the Royal Mint in Rome and the first director-teacher of the School of Medal Art.
He is known for his engravings of Italian coins as well as various Chinese patterns.
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath with more above.
Lettering:
圓一當枚二每
中
圓
Translation:
2 pieces for 1 Yuan
1/2 Yuan
Luigi Giorgi or Evaristo Luigi Giorgi (Lucca, 1848 - Rome, August 20, 1912) was a goldsmith, engraver and Italian medalist. He was the chief engraver of the Royal Mint in Rome and the first director-teacher of the School of Medal Art.
He is known for his engravings of Italian coins as well as various Chinese patterns.
Edge
Reeded.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | ||||||||||||
| 3 (1914) | 年三 | |||||||||||
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