2 Jiao Szechuan-Shensi Soviet; "Fat Man dollar" type imitation

Features

Issuer Republic of China
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1931-1934
Value 2 Jiao (0.2)
Currency Soviet Hubei-Honan-Anhui
Composition Silver
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
298066

Obverse

Bust of Yuan Shikai facing left with Chinese ideograms above.

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 年三國民華中

Translation: Year 3 of the Republic of China

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath with more above.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
圓一當枚五每

Translation:
5 pieces in 1 Yuan
2 Jiao

Comments

These pieces were struck by the Soviets in order to purchase good in Nationalist-controlled areas. While struck in silver, stylistic irregularities appear in the ear, mustache, hairline, and calligraphy.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1931-1934)  Imitation date: 年三

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