High-Price Buyback: Military Council's Marshal of the Pacification of Tang, K'u-p'ing, 3 Mace 6 Candareens Commemorative Coin for Upholding the Republic | Hong Kang Trading

️ Historical Witness: The Origin of Commander-in-Chief Tang Jiyao's Commemorative Coin

This commemorative coin featuring a frontal portrait of Tang Jiyao (commonly known as "Tang Zheng" or "Tang Tou") is not just a silver coin; it is tangible evidence of the "National Protection Movement" in the early Republic of China. In 1915, Yuan Shikai declared himself emperor, and Tang Jiyao, then Governor of Yunnan, was the first to announce Yunnan's independence and form the National Protection Army to oppose Yuan. To commemorate this historical event and raise military funds, the Yunnan Mint specially struck these silver coins inscribed with "Support the Republic."

Unlike the common "Yuan Datou" (Yuan Shikai dollar), the Commander-in-Chief Tang Kuping 3 Mace 6 Candareens coin is a half-dollar silver coin (commonly known as "Er Jiao Ban" or "Zhong Yuan"). Its circulation was limited at the time, and coupled with its special historical significance, it has now become a rare and valuable treasure among Republic of China silver dollar collections.

Detailed Specifications for Tang Jiyao's "Support the Republic" Commemorative Coin (Frontal Portrait)

For advanced collectors, understanding standard physical parameters is fundamental to identifying silver coins. The following data can be used as a reference to assess whether your collection matches the characteristics of a genuine silver coin:

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