1 Yuan, China

1 Yuan, China, 1928 obverse image1 Yuan, China, 1928 reverse image
1 Yuan coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    China flagChina
  • Years of Minting:
    1928
  • Period:
    Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Yuan Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.99-$159.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Yuan Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Sun Yat-sen partially facing right with florals on either side, all surrounded by Chinese ideograms.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded.

1 Yuan Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

年七十國民華中 川四

Reverse:

壹 圓

1 Yuan Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

1 Yuan sizes
  • Weight:25.50 g
  • Diameter:39 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded.

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