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In 1916, during the Hongxian era, Yuan Shikai's commemorative "L.GIORGI" silver coin with a flying dragon statue was signed as a sample coin. The mold was carved by Italian chief engraver Ruhr George and trial minted at the Tianjin Mint. It is a classic old collection of the famous Taiwanese collector Mr. Liu Gaihua. After being passed down by collectors in Henan, the origin of the coin is clear. The coin is exquisitely minted, with sharp edges and sharp teeth, vivid and lifelike portraits. The details are meticulously portrayed, and the entire body is gray and original coated with paste, Partially adorned with charming gold and blue colored pastes, the product has a flawless appearance and is extremely rare in existence. According to ancient coin statistics, this type of signature version has only appeared in the public market 12 times, combining rare and excellent elements, making it a model of modern Chinese mechanism coin casting.