China (1914) 10 cents Y-326

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from the Mountain Groan Collection
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from the Mountain Groan Collection
China c1914 10 cents rev DSLR.jpg
from the Krass Collection
China 1914 10 cents rev LK.jpg

This type, roughly equal to a dime, was struck 1914 and 1916 in the opening phases of the revolution which overthrew the Manchus in 1912. The portrait features Yuan Shih-kai, one of the leading generals of the new Republic of China, founded in a burst of idealism in 1912 by Sun Yat-sen. The idealism quickly dissipated as various warlords jockeyed for power. Yuan Shih-kai managed to get himself crowned emperor before he died in 1916. Twenty cent, fifty cent and one yuan coins also exist. This specimen was lot 52306 in Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale, where it sold for $14,400. The catalog description noted, "CHINA. 10 Cents, Year 3 (1914). PCGS MS-65+ Gold Shield. An immaculate Gem example, this coin emits stunning radiance due to its unblemished satiny luster, while sprinkles of tone on both sides add to its character. With these qualities combined, it's easy to classify this coin as elite, and as such, it's certain to attract significant attention from collectors seeking a rarely paralleled example of this endlessly-popular type."

Recorded mintage: unknown but large.

Specification: 2.70 g, .700 fine silver.

Catalog reference: L&M-66; K-659; KM-Y-326; WS-0177-1.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Lin Gwo Ming, Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Gold & Silver Coins: Ching and Republican Issues, Seventh Edition, Hong Kong: Ma Tak Wo Numismatic Co., Ltd., 2012.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

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