Collectible appraisal
Xinjiang One-Tael Army Pay Silver, Dragon with Circled Uyghur Script
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
WhatsApp photos for appraisal Front, back and edge photos are usually reviewed firstFree photo review Phone 852 98342057
Collectible appraisal
Xinjiang One-Tael Army Pay Silver, Dragon with Circled Uyghur Script
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
Xinjiang One-Tael Army Pay Silver, Dragon with Circled Uyghur Script
Photograph the front, back, side or edge, plus any close-up details. Include dimensions, the measured weight, certificates or original packaging where relevant.
This Xinjiang ration silver coin states one tael and is described with a dragon face and circled reverse script. No precise year is stated. Keep the one-tael denomination, Xinjiang attribution and circled-script feature separate from Guangxu Yuanbao issues...
Item details and appraisal notes
This Xinjiang ration silver coin states one tael and is described with a dragon face and circled reverse script. No precise year is stated. Keep the one-tael denomination, Xinjiang attribution and circled-script feature separate from Guangxu Yuanbao issues elsewhere in this batch.
Read the Xinjiang ration silver on its own terms
| Feature | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Issue | Xinjiang ration silver coin |
| Date | No precise year is stated. |
| Denomination | One tael |
| Province and design | Xinjiang; dragon face with circled reverse script |
| Attribution limit | Province, one-tael wording and design description do not establish authenticity, date or a fine subtype. |
Photograph the one-tael and circled-script evidence
Ration silver face: Show the complete Xinjiang, ration silver and one-tael legends with their border. Do not replace weak characters with those from another regional coin.
Dragon and reverse script: Keep the whole dragon face and the circled reverse script in uncropped views. Close images should reveal the circle, character strokes and neighbouring design without digital reconstruction.
Edge and measurements: Photograph overlapping sections around the circumference, then instrument readings for a loose coin. Physical data can test consistency but cannot create an unstated year.
Separate design, surface and later alteration
Original legends: Compare Xinjiang, ration silver, one tael and the circled script under direct and raking light. Keep every uncertain stroke open.
Metal surface: Preserve patina, deposits and previous cleaning. A shallow beam can show hairlines, tooling or repaired areas without changing the silver.
Damage: Locate chopmarks, rim knocks, bends, seams, plugs or mounting traces on complete views. Later marks should not be mistaken for the reverse circle.
Safe storage before examination
Handle a loose coin at the edge over a dry padded surface. Keep a sealed holder closed, and photograph any separate box or certificate without claiming an original association.
Xinjiang comparison route
Open Guangxu Yuanbao and consult Checking a Guangxu Yuanbao: Provincial Mint, Date and Kuping Denomination. Use the wider material for photographic technique, not to add a Guangxu legend or province-made denomination.
Other regional silver pages
- Fengtian Guimao Guangxu Yuanbao, Kuping 7 Mace 2 Candareens
- Sichuan Xuantong Yuanbao, Kuping 7 Mace 2 Candareens
Share the one-tael and circled-script views with About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries, WhatsApp +852 9834 2057 or Call our appraisal desk. Lead with full faces and the complete edge before close details.
Questions before an appraisal
What should you check before selling?
What matters depends on the item. Photograph both sides, the edge, hallmarks or base marks, and any damage. Include the original box, certificate or weight information where relevant so we can decide whether an in-person inspection is needed.
