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In the 16th year of the Republic of China, the Nationalist Government made a trial coin of the one yuan silver coin on the back of the Sun Yat sen statue and the Zhongshan Mausoleum. This coin was the first attempt by the Nationalist Government to replace the "Yuan Shikai statue" series of silver coins and unify the national currency. Only 480 coins were produced by the Nanjing Mint, which is very rare in existence; This coin has a standardized and neat mold, with a three-dimensional and upright pattern, a mirrored base, smooth and delicate, and perfect details presented. The original flavor is light, thin, and light gray with a colorful coating, and the bottom light is smooth and soft, showcasing the exquisite and unparalleled quality of the sample coin. It is worthy of attention. The Golden Shield PCGS SP63
Editor's note: After the founding of the Republic of China, as the first national currency of the Republic of China, the Yuan Shikai portrait series of silver coins was very popular. After the success of the Nationalist government's Northern Expedition, they immediately actively prepared to issue a new national coin with the portrait of Sun Yat sen as the design, to replace the silver dollar of "Yuan Datou" who betrayed the image of the Three Principles of the People. The new coins were handled by the central bank, and Geng Aide, who served as an advisor to the Ministry of Finance of the Nationalist Government, suggested that the mold be designed by Richard Placht, the chief engraver of the Vienna Mint, who was renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship. The Nanjing Mint tried to produce 480 coins, but they were not ultimately adopted. It is said that the reason is that the authorities believe that his demeanor and appearance are more similar to Hindenburg than Mr. Sun Yat sen. Although it was not officially issued, the exquisite design and carving of this coin are still top-notch works among Chinese silver coins. The amount of minting is rare, and time has changed. Today, the best surviving products are very rare.