1/2 Yuan Pattern, `Junk dollar` type, copper

€242,578.00
IssuerRepublic of China
Year1935
TypePattern
Value1/2 Yuan
CurrencyYuan (1912-1948)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)John R. Sinnock
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#PnB146, Kann#626x
Obverse descriptionBust of Sun Yat-sen facing left with Chinese ideograms above.
Obverse scriptChinese
Obverse lettering年四十二國民華中
(Translation: Year 24 of the Republic of China)
Reverse descriptionTwo-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Reverse scriptChinese
Reverse lettering圓中
(Translation: 1/2 Yuan)
Edge
Mint
Mintage24 (1935)  - 年四十二 -
Catalog ID6694056920
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