Qing Dynasty Silver Coins, Yuan Datou, Guangxu Yuanbao, Sun Xiaotou, Ship Dollars — Quick Valuation Guide for Six Major Types of Silver Dollars in 2026

The silver dollars passed down by elders are usually not just one type – a bag might contain Da Qing Silver Dollars, Yuan Datou, Guangxu Yuanbao, Sun Xiaotou, Junk Dollars, or even a few Japanese Dragon Dollars. Checking the price of each one can be time-consuming. Below is a quick reference table compiling the estimated market values for the six major types of silver dollars in Hong Kong for 2026, categorized by variant and condition, allowing you to get a rough idea of your collection's worth within 5 minutes.

2026 Hong Kong Silver Dollar Market Overview

Characteristics of the Hong Kong silver dollar market in May 2026:

• International silver price around HK$280/gram (volatile at high levels)
• Market price for rare variants continues to rise 12-18%/year
• PCGS / NGC grading becomes standard
• Professional dealers' actual acquisition rate 97-102%

Category 1: Da Qing Silver Dollars (Xuantong Three Years)

Variant	Common VF	MS62	MS65+
Curved Whisker Dragon (Circulation)	$3,500-5,500	$12,000-25,000	$50,000+
Short Whisker Dragon	$30,000-50,000	$80,000-150,000	$350,000+
Long Whisker Dragon	$50,000-80,000	$150,000-250,000	$550,000+
Reverse Dragon	$300,000+	$800,000+	$3,200,000+
Big Tail Dragon	$500,000+	$1,200,000+	$2,200,000+

Identification Points

• Obverse: "大清銀幣" (Da Qing Silver Coin) + "宣統三年" (Xuantong Three Years) + "庫平七錢二分" (Kuping Qiqian Erfen)
• Reverse: Dragon motif (varies by variant)
• Reeding: 178 vertical reeded edges
• Weight: 26.7g

Category 2: Yuan Datou (Republic of China Silver Dollars)

Year + Variant	Common VF	MS62	MS65+
Year 3 Common Variant	$2,500-4,500	$10,000-22,000	$45,000+
Year 3 O Variant	$35,000-50,000	$45,000-80,000	$180,000+
Year 3 Triangular Circle	$60,000-95,000	$95,000-150,000	$380,000+
Year 3 L.G. Signed Variant	$450,000+	$1,500,000+	$4,000,000+
Year 8 Common Variant	$8,000-18,000	$25,000-50,000	$120,000+
Year 9 Common Variant	$3,500-5,500	$12,000-25,000	$55,000+
Year 9 Fine Hair Variant	$15,000-30,000	$45,000-80,000	$180,000+
Year 10 Common Variant	$2,800-5,200	$10,000-22,000	$50,000+
Year 10 T Dot Year	$25,000-45,000	$70,000-110,000	$220,000+

Identification Points

• Obverse: Yuan Shikai's portrait + "中華民國X年造" (Made in X Year of the Republic of China)
• Reverse: Jiahe (grain) ornamentation + "壹圓" (One Yuan)
• Reeding: 175-180 vertical reeded edges
• Weight: 26.6-26.8g

Category 3: Guangxu Yuanbao (Provincial Variants)

Province	Common VF	MS62	Rare Variant
Guangdong Province Mint	$2,500-5,000	$10,000-25,000	Reverse Variant HK$1,000,000+
Hubei Province Mint (E Province)	$2,500-5,500	$15,000-35,000	Local Province Variant HK$80,000-200,000
Jiangnan Province Mint	$3,500-8,000	$18,000-40,000	Gan Zhi Era Variant Premium
Beiyang Mint (Year 22)	$25,000+	$80,000+	Top Rarity
Beiyang Mint (Year 34)	$6,500-9,500	$25,000-45,000	$80,000-150,000+
Sichuan Province Mint	$5,000-12,000	$25,000-65,000	Trial Strike HK$2,500,000+
Yunnan Province Mint	$5,000-15,000	$30,000-80,000	Rare Variant with Premium
Fengtian Province Mint	$30,000-150,000	$200,000-500,000	Gui Mao Trial Strike HK$15,000,000+
Fujian Province Mint	$15,000-50,000	$80,000-200,000	Trial Strike HK$3,500,000+
Hunan Province Mint	$50,000+	Top Rarity	Trial Strike HK$8,500,000+

Category 4: Xuantong Yuanbao (Provincial Variants)

Province	Common VF	MS62
Hubei Province Mint	$1,500-3,000	$8,000-25,000
Guangdong Province Mint (Four-Claw Dragon)	$4,000-7,000	$20,000-60,000
Guangdong Province Mint (Five-Claw Dragon)	$60,000+	$150,000-300,000
Yunnan Province Mint	$5,000-15,000	$30,000-80,000
Xinjiang Province Mint	$10,000-50,000	$80,000-200,000+

Category 5: Sun Xiaotou (Sun Yat-sen Founding of the Republic Commemorative Coin)

Variant	Common VF	MS62	MS65+
Upper Six Stars Variant (Standard)	$1,500-3,500	$3,800-8,000	$15,500-28,000
Lower Five Stars Variant	$5,000-12,000	$15,500-30,000	$95,800-185,000
Upper Five Stars Variant (Pattern Coin)	$180,000-300,000	$450,000-750,000	$950,000+

Category 6: Junk Dollars (Sun Yat-sen Twin-Sail Junk)

Year/Variant	Common VF	MS62	MS65+
Year 22 Variant	$1,500-3,500	$5,500-12,000	$28,000-50,000
Year 23 Variant (Standard)	$1,200-2,800	$4,500-9,500	$25,000-50,000
Year 23 Three Birds Coin	$45,000-75,000	$200,000-380,000	$650,000+

Category 7: Japanese Dragon Dollars

Year/Variant	Common VF	MS62
Meiji Year 3 (First Issue)	$8,000-15,000	$30,000-80,000
Meiji Year 3 Missing Shell (欠貝圓)	$50,000+	$120,000-300,000
Meiji Years 7-30 Common Variant	$1,500-4,000	$5,500-15,000
Taisho Period	$1,200-3,000	$4,500-10,000
Showa Year 8 (Trial Strike)	$30,000+	$50,000-150,000+
Trade Silver (1875-1877)	$15,000-25,000	$80,000-150,000

Category 8: Foreign Trade Silver

Type	Common VF	MS62
Mexican Eagle Dollar (Common Year)	$500-2,000	$3,500-8,000
Mexican Eagle Dollar (Rare Year)	$5,000-20,000	$30,000-80,000
British Trade Dollar (Standard)	$500-2,000	$3,500-8,000
French Indochina Trade Dollar	$300-1,200	$2,500-6,500

Overall Valuation Process

Step 1: Categorize

Group all silver dollars at home by category (Da Qing, Yuan Datou, Guangxu, Sun Xiaotou, Junk Dollars, Japanese, Foreign).

Step 2: Identify Key Features

For each silver dollar, record:

• Year
• Province/Mint
• Variant (if any special variant)
• Condition (VF / XF / AU / MS)

Step 3: Cross-reference with this Price Table

Find the corresponding market price range by category + features.

Step 4: Accumulate Total Value

The sum of all silver dollar valuations = the approximate market value of silver dollars at home.

Step 5: Professional Confirmation

WhatsApp 98342057 to schedule a free home appraisal with Gujin Jianbao for an accurate valuation.

Typical Hong Kong Household Silver Dollar Valuation

Scenario 1: Small Collection (3-5 coins)

• 1 Yuan Datou Year 3 (HK$3,500)
• 1 Guangxu Yuanbao Guangdong variant (HK$3,000)
• 1 Sun Xiaotou Upper Six Stars (HK$2,500)
• 1 Mexican Eagle Dollar (HK$1,500)
• Total value approximately HK$10,500

Scenario 2: Medium Collection (10-20 coins)

• 3 Yuan Datou various years (HK$15,000-25,000)
• 2 Guangxu Yuanbao different provinces (HK$5,000-10,000)
• 1 Da Qing Silver Dollar Curved Whisker Dragon (HK$4,500-7,000)
• 3 Sun Xiaotou (HK$8,000-12,000)
• Multiple foreign silver dollars (HK$5,000-15,000)
• Total value approximately HK$37,500-69,000

Scenario 3: Large Collection (Family Heritage 50+ coins)

• Yuan Datou various years (including rare variants): HK$50,000-300,000
• Guangxu Yuanbao various provinces: HK$30,000-200,000
• Da Qing Silver Dollars (including rare variants): HK$15,000-500,000+
• Sun Xiaotou, Junk Dollars, etc.: HK$15,000-100,000
• Foreign silver dollars: HK$10,000-50,000
• Total value approximately HK$120,000-1,150,000+

Conclusion

A centralized valuation of silver dollars at home is the first step to understanding the total value of your collection. This article's 8 major quick reference tables cover 95% of common household silver dollars. For an accurate valuation, WhatsApp 98342057 to schedule a free home appraisal with Gujin Jianbao — we will spend 30-60 minutes compiling a complete valuation list and offering monetization advice.