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Explanation of the Wu Shi Yuan Dragon and Phoenix Gold Coin of the 16th year of the Republic of China by Zhang Zuolin: This Zhang Zuolin Dragon and Phoenix Gold Coin of the 16th year of the Republic of China is made of golden embryo cakes, with a diameter of 2.8 centimeters. There is a military portrait of Zhang Zuolin on the front, a dragon and phoenix pattern on the back, and the words "Wu Shi Yuan" and "16th year of the Republic of China" are engraved on the back. The character is vividly portrayed, with a strong sense of three dimensions. The irregular "prickly heat" formed by three coin molds on the right side of the front portrait can be used to distinguish authenticity. The surface of the gold coin is bright, with obvious contrast, deep patterns, exquisite carving, and clear linear patterns on the edges, making it a masterpiece of modern Chinese coins. Zhang Zuolin, the 16th year gold coin of the Republic of China, was trial produced by the Tianjin Mint in 1927. Currently, there are only two surviving coins, making it the most valuable among the coins issued by the government of the Republic of China at that time. It is also the rarest gold coin of the Republic of China era in the world today, and can be called the "King of Republic Coins - Jin Dashuai". This gold coin has been passed down through wars and is not easy to count. Previously, it was personally preserved by direct relatives of Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Xueliang's family. He was brought to England during World War II and to the United States in the late 1940s or early 1950s. In terms of appearance, it can be considered perfect, and is the only surviving Zhang Zuolin 50 yuan gold coin that has been rated as 64+gold shield by the PCGS coin appraisal and rating company in the United States. It is currently the best surviving Zhang Zuolin 50 yuan gold coin in terms of appearance. The father of famous patriotic general Zhang Xueliang. Zhang Zuolin's nickname is Lao Geda, also known as "Zhang Dashuai". Zhang Zuolin came from a poor farming family since childhood and participated in the Sino Japanese First Sino Japanese War. Later, he joined the Green Forest and gained strong influence. He was also recruited by the Qing government to assist in the suppression of bandit forces such as Du Lisan. Later, he eliminated Mongolian troubles and maintained national unity, gradually improving himself. He successively served as the commander of the Fengtian Army and the inspector of the three eastern provinces, known as the "King of Northeast", and became the leader of the Fengtian faction of the Beiyang Army. After the victory of the Second Zhifeng War, Zhang Zuolin invaded Beijing and served as the Grand Marshal of the Army and Navy, representing the Republic of China in exercising governance and becoming the highest ruler of the country. During his reign, he repeatedly resisted the Japanese's attempts to win over and refused to sign a treaty of treason. Zhang Zuolin revitalized the economy of Northeast China in just over a decade. Starting from the declaration of autonomy, he built many railways and established a considerable number of military and heavy industries. At that time, the industrial level in Northeast China was at the forefront of Asia. For example, Hanyeping Company was the largest steel joint enterprise in Asia at that time. Before the Xinhai Revolution, it achieved an annual production of 70000 tons of steel and 500000 tons of iron sand, with more than 7000 workers, and steel production accounted for 90% of the national production. By utilizing foreign equipment, Northeast China can even produce tanks. The military industry in Northeast China is also incredibly powerful: it can produce 200000 shells, 60000 rifles, 180 million bullets, over 1000 heavy machine guns, and over 150 cannons annually. Weapons produced in one year can equip six or seven standard divisions, making it the largest comprehensive arms factory in the country. It was precisely because of the strong support of the military industry that the Northeast Army achieved complete modernization at that time. The establishment of the Northeast Army was divided into sea, land, and air, and it was the only Chinese army with three complete units at that time. In terms of military equipment, combat philosophy, and personnel quality, it was the most perfect equipment in China at that time. During Zhang Zuolin's reign, the Northeast Army had a total force of over 400000, and its equipment was at a high level at that time. Among them, the army has 400000. At that time, the navy had over 3000 people, accounting for 60% of the country. And all kinds of warships together account for three-quarters of the total number in the country. Equipped with 250-300 aircraft and a total of 5 aviation squadrons, this was unparalleled among warlords at that time. Not only in terms of quantity, but also in terms of quality, the weapons of the Northeast Army were the top in China at that time. Both 150mm and 80mm mortars have superior performance. The 150mm howitzer, which imitated the Japanese style, far exceeded the 100mm howitzer used by other armies during the same period. Due to Zhang Zuolin's unwillingness to meet the unreasonable demands of Japanese imperialism (including mining, factory construction, immigration, and port construction in Huludao), at 5:30 am on June 4, 1928, Japan created the Huanggutun Incident. Zhang Zuolin was severely injured in the bombing and died on the same day after being sent back to Shenyang.