Collectible appraisal
Xuantong Year 3 Curved-Whisker Dragon One Yuan Silver Dollar
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
Xuantong Year 3 Curved-Whisker Dragon One Yuan Silver Dollar
Start with photos so we can assess type, condition and market direction. Higher-value or uncertain items can then be checked in person.
Xuantong Year 3 Curved-Whisker Dragon One Yuan Silver Dollar
Photograph the front, back, side or edge, plus any close-up details. Include dimensions, the measured weight, certificates or original packaging where relevant.
This Great Qing one-yuan coin is stated as Xuantong Year 3 with a Curved-Whisker Dragon variety. The curved path must be visible as part of the struck dragon, not inferred from a Long-Whiskered or Reverse Dragon product. No...
Item details and appraisal notes
This Great Qing one-yuan coin is stated as Xuantong Year 3 with a Curved-Whisker Dragon variety. The curved path must be visible as part of the struck dragon, not inferred from a Long-Whiskered or Reverse Dragon product. No Gregorian year is stated for this item.
Keep the curved whisker tied to Year 3 and one yuan
| Feature | Required evidence |
|---|---|
| Issue | Great Qing one-yuan silver coin |
| Date | Xuantong Year 3; no Gregorian year is stated. |
| Denomination | One yuan |
| Stated variety | Curved-Whisker Dragon |
| Evidence boundary | A curved line must be shown as an original die feature before the variety is accepted. |
Trace the whisker without losing the surrounding dragon
Complete design: Photograph the dragon, border and legends in one frame, retaining the exact position where the whisker begins and ends.
Curvature detail: Use two light directions to show relief, continuity and nearby scales. Scratches or tooling that cross the design should be identified separately.
Year and value: Show Xuantong Year 3 and one yuan on full faces before relying on the subtype. Do not attach a Gregorian year unless it is actually legible here.
Three questions for the curved-whisker claim
- Relief: Does the curved line rise with the struck design rather than cut into the silver?
- Continuity: Can its path be followed under both direct and shallow illumination without digital reconstruction?
- Context: Do adjacent dragon and border details agree with the proposed die rather than a different one-yuan type?
Great Qing whisker-variety route
Read Great Qing Silver Coins and the Xuantong Year 3 Great Qing Curved-Whisker Dragon Coin Checks. A comparison supports the label only when the same curved relief is visible on this coin.
Compare at matched scale
Use uncropped and detail photographs taken at the same orientation. Preserve patina, wear and earlier cleaning, cover the full edge and leave a grading case closed.
Related one-yuan designs
Send the whole dragon and matched whisker details to About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries, WhatsApp +852 9834 2057 or Phone 852-9834-2057. Include every light angle used to separate the curved relief from scratches or glare.
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.
