Coin Identification Country: Republic of China Denomination: 1 Yuan (commonly known as the "Junk Dollar") Year: Year 22 of the Republic (1933) Obverse Design: Profile bust of Sun Yat-sen facing left. The upper inscription reads: 中華民國二十二年 ("Republic of China, Year 22"). Reverse Design: A traditional Chinese junk boat sailing on the sea with two sails. The characters 壹 (One) and 圓 (Yuan) flank the ship. The coin shows clear design elements, but there is noticeable high-point smoothing on Sun Yat-sen's hair and cheekbone, alongside light wear on the sails of the junk boat. Surface & Toning: The fields show original luster peeking through around the devices with an attractive, authentic circulated peripheral patina (rim toning) on the obverse. There are scattered hairline handling marks and minor light scratches/bag marks consistent with circulation, Estimated Grade: XF to (Extremely Fine.
Details & Wear: The coin shows clear design elements, but there is noticeable high-point smoothing on Sun Yat-sen's hair and cheekbone, alongside light wear on the sails of the junk boat. Surface & Toning: The fields show original luster peeking through around the devices with an attractive, authentic circulated peripheral patina (rim toning) on the obverse. There are scattered hairline handling marks and minor light scratches/bag marks consistent with normal ware.
Coin Identification Country: Republic of China Denomination: 1 Yuan (commonly known as the "Junk Dollar") Year: Year 22 of the Republic (1933) Obverse Design: Profile bust of Sun Yat-sen facing left. The upper inscription reads: 中華民國二十二年 ("Republic of China, Year 22"). Reverse Design: A traditional Chinese junk boat sailing on the sea with two sails. The characters 壹 (One) and 圓 (Yuan) flank the ship. The coin shows clear design elements, but there is noticeable high-point smoothing on Sun Yat-sen's hair and cheekbone, alongside light wear on the sails of the junk boat. Surface & Toning: The fields show original luster peeking through around the devices with an attractive, authentic circulated peripheral patina (rim toning) on the obverse. There are scattered hairline handling marks and minor light scratches/bag marks consistent with circulation, Estimated Grade: XF to (Extremely Fine.
Details & Wear: The coin shows clear design elements, but there is noticeable high-point smoothing on Sun Yat-sen's hair and cheekbone, alongside light wear on the sails of the junk boat. Surface & Toning: The fields show original luster peeking through around the devices with an attractive, authentic circulated peripheral patina (rim toning) on the obverse. There are scattered hairline handling marks and minor light scratches/bag marks consistent with normal ware.
