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Chiang Kai-Shek Chiefs in the Second War 1939 1945 - China

Location Venezuela
Year 1957
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Composition Silver (.950)
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Obverse description Facing effigy of Chiang Kai-Shek in military uniform, with the engraver's initials R.B. incused below the bust. A bilingual legend in Spanish and English arcs around the upper field, with the dates 1939 and 1945 flanking the portrait, and the word CHINA appearing on both sides at center. The subject's name is inscribed in large relief letters across the lower field.
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Reverse description An eagle with wings spread perches atop a sword, facing left, rendered in high relief at center. A bilingual legend in Spanish and English arcs around the upper field. In the lower field, the issuer's name BANCO ITALO-VENEZOLANO and VENEZUELA 1957 appear below the eagle. To the lower left, the fineness mark ARGENT 950 and the engraver's initials R.C. are inscribed, while the cornucopia privy mark of the Monnaie de Paris and the initials P.C-V appear to the lower right.
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