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1 oz Silver - Yuan Shih-kai 'Flying Dragon' Restrike
| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Period | 21st century |
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| Obverse description | Struck in proof-like finish, the obverse presents a detailed bust of Yuan Shih-kai facing slightly left, depicted in full military uniform with epaulettes, a star medallion on the chest, and his characteristic tall ribbed ceremonial hat. The engraver's signature 'L. Giorgi' appears in the right field, referencing the original die engraver of the 1916 Hongxian coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | L. Giorgi |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a finely detailed Chinese flying dragon in high relief against a mirror-polished field, depicted in a dynamic serpentine pose with scaled body, outstretched wings, and grasping claws holding a jewel. Four Chinese characters appear in the upper field and four in the lower field, separated by the central dragon device, all within a beaded border. |
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