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1 Yuan Pattern, Inauguration of Hongxian Emperor, gold
| Issuer | Republic of China |
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| Year | 1916 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Reverse description | A winged Chinese dragon in dynamic flight is depicted at centre, moving to the left with wings spread, scaled body in high relief, clawed feet prominent, and a bifurcated tail curling upward to the right. The creature holds a flaming pearl beneath its body. Four Chinese characters arranged in an arc above read 中華帝國 (Empire of China), while three characters in a linear arrangement below read 洪憲紀元 (First Year of the Hongxian Era). A continuous beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse lettering | 中華帝國 洪憲紀元 (Translation: Empire of China, First Year of the Hongxian Era) |
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| Mintage | 1 (1916) - Year 元; L&M# 1114 - 1 (1916) - Year 元; L&M# 1116 - |
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