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We buy silver coins from the Republic of China, Year 18, 5 pieces for 1 yuan and 2 jiao | In-home silver dollar appraisal | Hongkang Commercial Co.
We buy silver coins from the Republic of China, Year 18, 5 pieces for 1 yuan and 2 jiao | In-home silver dollar appraisal | Hongkang Commercial Co.
️ Republic of China Year 18 Sun Yat-sen Bust 20-Cent Silver Coin: A Simple Breakdown of Historical Background and Collection Value
This 20-cent silver coin from the 18th year of the Republic of China (1929), with five pieces equating to one yuan, commonly known as the "Sun Yat-sen in Western Suit 20-Cent Coin," is a landmark in the history of modern Chinese machine-struck coinage. Unlike the "Junk Dollars" that circulated widely later, most of the silver coins from the 18th year of the Republic were trial strike patterns, minted when the Nationalist Government commissioned mints from five countries—the United States, Britain, Italy, Austria, and Japan—to engrave dies for a proposed new national currency.
Since these silver coins were not officially issued for circulation back then, only a very small number of patterns exist, giving them extremely high academic value and investment potential in the coin collecting market, earning them the moniker "the aristocrats among Republic of China silver coins."
Professional Appraisal: Coin Physical Specifications and Characteristic Parameters
To help collectors more accurately understand their collectibles, the following provides standard physical parameters for 20-cent type silver coins from that era (Note: Trial strikes may have slight tolerances in data due to different versions):
| Parameter Item | Specification Details | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Minting Year | 18th Year of the Republic of China (1929) | The famous year of the "Great Depression," with significant historical meaning |
| Denomination | 20 Cents (Five pieces equal to one yuan) | Auxiliary coin design, used with the one-yuan main coin at the time |
| Material Purity | Silver | Usually 80% - 90% silver content (depending on the trial mint) |
| Obverse Design | Bust of Sun Yat-sen in Western suit (frontal/side view) | Exquisitely engraved, lifelike depiction of the figure, clear suit texture |
| Reverse Design | Jiahe (Golden Harvest) motif / Double Flag design | Reverse design varies depending on the version (e.g., Austrian version, British version) |
| Edge Milling | Reeded / Eagle edge / Plain edge | One of the important bases for authenticity identification |
Silver Dollar Valuation Factors: Key Indicators Affecting Buyback Prices
When customers inquire about in-home appraisal and buyback of silver dollars, many ask: "Why is there such a huge price difference for similar Republic of China silver coins?" Besides the rarity of the version (like the pattern coin on this page), the condition is the core determinant of the final transaction price.
We use internationally recognized grading standards to provide an initial assessment of your collection:
| Condition Grade | Appearance Description | Market Value Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Uncirculated (UNC/MS) | Coin surface retains original mint luster (cartwheel luster), no wear, flawless fields. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Top Collector's Price) |
| About Uncirculated (AU) | Only extremely slight wear on high points (e.g., hair, cheekbones), retains most of original luster. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High Price Buyback) |