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1 Ounce Gold - Nanjing Laoqingyun Goldsmith

Location Republic of China
Year 1925-1950
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Composition Gold (.999)
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Obverse description Central device depicts the Temple of Heaven (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests) in Beijing, shown in detailed relief with its distinctive triple-eaved circular roof, surrounding marble terrace, and stairway approach. A beaded border frames the design. The issuer legend appears in the lower portion of the field below the architectural device.
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Obverse lettering 南京老慶雲銀樓足赤
(Translation: Nanjing Laoqingyun Goldsmith pure gold)
Reverse description Central device depicts the facade of a multi-storey traditional Chinese commercial building, rendered in detailed relief with symmetrical windows, balconies, a central decorative panel with figural relief, a signboard with Chinese characters, and a flagpole at the roofline. A beaded border frames the design on an otherwise plain field.
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