Collectible appraisal
Sun Yat-sen Founding Commemorative Upper Five Stars 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
Sun Yat-sen Founding Commemorative Upper Five Stars 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.
Sun Yat-sen Founding Commemorative Upper Five Stars 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.
The upper position of five stars, Sun Yat-sen, founding commemorative wording and a one-yuan value define this silver coin broadly. No precise year is supplied. Count and locate the five stars on the complete design rather than importing...
Item details and appraisal notes
The upper position of five stars, Sun Yat-sen, founding commemorative wording and a one-yuan value define this silver coin broadly. No precise year is supplied. Count and locate the five stars on the complete design rather than importing the lower-five-star or six-star arrangement.
Confirm five stars in the upper position
| Feature | What is supported |
|---|---|
| Issue | Sun Yat-sen Upper Five Stars founding commemorative silver coin |
| Date | No precise year is stated. |
| Denomination | One yuan |
| Authority and design | Republic of China; Sun Yat-sen, founding commemorative wording and upper five stars |
| Evidence boundary | Star count, position, portrait and value support broad identity but cannot prove authenticity, year, province, mint or a narrower variety. |
Locate the upper stars before judging small details
Upper-star layout: Use a complete, square-on face image to count all five upper stars and preserve their spacing beside the surrounding devices. Add a second illumination angle for weak points; do not digitally rebuild an incomplete star.
Portrait and value: Capture Sun Yat-sen, the founding commemorative inscriptions and one-yuan denomination across uncropped faces, with the rim kept in frame.
Dimensions and edge: Capture the whole circumference and safe readings with their units. Neither a measurement nor a star position can establish the missing year or mint.
Protect the five-star evidence before comparison
Preserve toning, wear and old marks, use matched light rather than polish, keep a fitted holder closed and qualify any loose packaging.
Three checks that answer different questions
Five-star position: Pair every enlargement with a locator view that shows the five stars above the adjacent design. A lower placement belongs to another named issue.
Portrait and fields: Compare relief, open areas and lettering at one scale, separating weak strike from circulation wear, scratches or later smoothing.
Circumference: Move around the edge in sequence and map knocks, seams, filing or mounting traces to the nearest full-face orientation.
Guidance for upper-star photography
Consult Sun Yat-sen Commemorative Dollars then use Sun Xiaotou Coin: Surface Wear and Rim Condition. Comparison material should improve image coverage without contributing another coin's star count, date or denomination.
Distinct designs for comparison
- Republic Year 18 Sun Yat-sen Globe and Flags One Yuan Silver Coin
- Sun Yat-sen National Government Mausoleum One Yuan Silver Coin
Provide both faces, five-star locator views and the circumference to About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries, Message +852 9834 2057 or Phone the coin team. Keep any box or certificate separate unless its association is supported, and state that the precise year remains open.
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.
