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1 Tael - Tian Yee Foo Goldsmith Chengdu, Sichuan
| Location | Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) |
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| Year | 1930 |
| Type | Bullion round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a stylized Chinese guardian lion (foo dog) standing atop a decorative ball, enclosed within a beaded rope border. The weight denomination 1000 appears in the exergue, while Chinese characters identifying the issuer, location (Chengdu), weight, and fineness (9998) are arranged in the surrounding field. The entire design is framed by a beaded outer border. |
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| Obverse lettering | 慶記天一福金鋪 成都 重量 1000 呈色9998 (Translation: Qingji Tianyeefou Goldsmith Chengdu Weight 1000 Fineness 9998) |
| Reverse description | Central device features a tall multi-tiered Chinese pagoda in high relief, rendered with detailed architectural elements including upturned eaves and arched openings on each level, set on a stepped base. The circular legend around the upper field reads TIANYEEFOO GOLDSMITH, all contained within a beaded border. |
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