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1/2 Tael - Tian Yee Foo Goldsmith Chengdu, Sichuan
| Location | Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) |
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| Year | 1930 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a stylized Chinese lion (foo dog) rearing up on its hind legs atop a decorative rock, all within a beaded inner circle. The legend surrounding the inner circle reads the issuer name and city in Chinese characters, with the weight denomination '500' inscribed on a rectangular tablet in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts a large Chinese junk under full sail, shown in detailed relief navigating to the right. The surrounding legend reads the issuer name and location in Latin characters, with the fineness '呈色 9998' inscribed along the lower border, all within a beaded outer rim. |
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