Collectible appraisal
Republic Year 1 Sichuan Military Government Han One Yuan Coin
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
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Collectible appraisal
Republic Year 1 Sichuan Military Government Han One Yuan Coin
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
Republic Year 1 Sichuan Military Government Han One Yuan Coin
Photograph the front, back, side or edge, plus any close-up details. Include dimensions, the measured weight, certificates or original packaging where relevant.
This Republic Year 1 silver coin was made by the Sichuan Military Government and carries a Han character with a one-yuan value. Its denomination is not the 50-cent value found on a related Sichuan issue. Authority, date, design...
Item details and appraisal notes
This Republic Year 1 silver coin was made by the Sichuan Military Government and carries a Han character with a one-yuan value. Its denomination is not the 50-cent value found on a related Sichuan issue. Authority, date, design and value must all be checked on this coin.
Distinguish the Sichuan Han one-yuan issue
| Feature | Evidence on the coin |
|---|---|
| Issue | Sichuan Military Government Han silver coin |
| Date | Republic Year 1 |
| Denomination | One yuan |
| Authority and device | Sichuan Military Government; Han character |
| Evidence boundary | The stated combination supports broad identity but does not prove authenticity or a specialised die variety. |
Link the Han character to the correct value
Military Government inscription: Photograph the full Sichuan authority wording and neighbouring border elements. Do not replace it with a provincial bureau or later government inscription.
Republic Year 1: Keep the complete Republic Year 1 date within an uncropped face. No Gregorian conversion should be added from another early Republic coin.
One yuan and Han design: Show the entire denomination and Han character at matched scale. A 50-cent sibling is useful only for contrast and cannot repair worn strokes.
Separate strike, circulation and later intervention
- Die and strike: Compare the character relief, legends and border spacing under consistent orientation before naming a die difference.
- Wear and impact: Map flattened high points, rim knocks and contact marks back to complete views of the appropriate face.
- Surface change: Reveal hairlines, tooling or old cleaning with low-angle light while preserving toning and deposits.
Silver coin methods
Use Other Chinese Silver Coins alongside the Sorting Silver Dollars: Design, Legends, Edge and Weight. General methods can improve the image set, while Republic Year 1, the Sichuan authority and one yuan stay inseparable.
Handle the one-yuan coin without altering it
Rest the piece over a dry padded area, touch its edge only and cover the circumference with overlapping photographs. Measurements remain cross-checks and should be taken only when safe.
Different provincial one-yuan coins
Send the authority, date, Han character, value and edge to About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries, WhatsApp +852 9834 2057 or Call 852-9834-2057. Identify any missing section rather than filling it from the Sichuan 50-cent design.
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.
