CVC & Collectables presents this beautifully preserved YR15 (1926) China 10 Cents Silver Coin, featuring the rare Dragon and Phoenix national emblem and certified NGC AU 58. Struck during the Republic of China period, this silver coin is cataloged as L&M-83 / Y#334 and is known for its intricate symbolism and transitional historical context between imperial and republican eras.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Republic of China
- Date: Year 15 (1926) of the Chinese Republican calendar
- Denomination: 1 Jiao (10 Cents)
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 2.70 grams
- Diameter: 19 mm
- Thickness: 1.3 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Grade: NGC AU 58 — Choice About Uncirculated, with near-mint detail and light rub
- References: L&M-83, Y#334, Kann#682, Hsu#83
Obverse Design:
- Features the Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty emblem used by the early Republic of China (1913–1928)
- Central imagery: a dragon and phoenix holding sacrificial cups over an axe head, representing balance between cosmic forces and the legitimacy of governance
Reverse Design:
- Large denomination “壹角” (1 Jiao) at center within a wreath
- Surrounding characters read:
- 中華民國十五年 (15th Year of the Republic of China)
- 每枚當一圓之十分之一 (“Each coin is worth one-tenth of a Yuan”)
Collectibility:
This Dragon & Phoenix silver 10-cent coin is highly sought-after for its stunning emblematic design, low original mintage, and transitional significance. With a near-mint NGC AU 58 grade, this piece offers excellent detail, eye appeal, and represents a key type in early 20th-century Chinese numismatics — ideal for collectors of Republic era silver, national emblem types, or L&M cataloged rarities. Find more alike here!
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