Description
D:3.9cm (1.54in) Weight:27g (0.06lb)This silver coin was minted in the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932) as the official national currency. The obverse features a profile portrait of Sun Yat-sen, with the inscription "Republic of China Year 21" above. The reverse depicts a two-masted sailing ship with three birds above it, and the denomination "??" on the right. Due to special historical circumstances, surviving examples are scarce, making it a highly sought-after variety among Republican-era machine-struck coins.
Condition
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Condition and Authenticity:
Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.
All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.
Buyer's Premium
30%
SUN YAT-SEN'S THREE BIRDS AND ONE DOLLAR SILVER COIN OF THE 21ST YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Estimate $800-$1,000
Starting Price
$200
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Art & Antiques: Timed Auction III
Oct 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTSomerville, MA, United States
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