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High Price Collection Republic of China Year 18, One Yuan (Sailboat) | Hong Kang Trading
High Price Collection Republic of China Year 18, One Yuan (Sailboat) | Hong Kang Trading
Republic of China Year 18 · One Yuan (Junk) Silver Dollar Specifications and Varieties Reference
To help collectors and sellers better understand the treasures in their hands, we have compiled basic information about the "Republic of China Year 18 Sun Yat-sen Junk One Yuan" silver dollar. The Year 18 (1929) Junk Silver Dollars are mostly pattern coins (trial strikes), and they hold extremely high historical research value and collection significance in the history of modern Chinese machine-struck coinage. Consequently, the market's old silver dollar buyback price has consistently remained high.
| Item | Details | Collection and Buyback Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Issue Year | Republic of China Year 18 (1929) | Mostly trial pattern coins, with dies engraved by various mints abroad, and a scarce mintage. |
| Main Material | Silver (approx. 88% - 89% silver content), Copper | The passage of time forms a unique "patina," and natural patina can enhance value. |
| Standard Weight | Approx. 26.6 - 26.7 grams | This is one of the important physical indicators for distinguishing genuine from counterfeit silver dollars; a significant deviation requires caution. |
| Obverse Design | Side profile of Mr. Sun Yat-sen (multiple varieties) | The dimensionality of the portrait and the completeness of hair details are key to assessing its "condition." |
| Reverse Design | Two-masted junk, water ripples | Attention should be paid to the rigging of the junk and the clarity of the water ripples; details vary with different varieties. |
| Common Rare Varieties | Italian Mint variety, British Mint variety, Austrian Mint variety, etc. | Varieties designed by engravers from different countries show significant differences in subtle details (e.g., signatures, fonts); variety identification directly determines the final high buyback price. |
Valuation Criteria Affecting Hong Kong/Macau Old Silver Dollar buyback prices
Many customers often search online for "Where can I sell old silver coins in Hong Kong?" or "high-price ancient coin buyers in Macau." In fact, even for silver dollars of the same year, prices can vary wildly due to their "condition (preservation status)." Hong Kong Coin Gallery adopts internationally aligned grading standards to provide you with the fairest quote:
| Condition Grade Level | Surface Characteristics Description | Estimated Buyback Value Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Graded Coin (PCGS/NGC) | Has been authenticated by international authoritative organizations and encapsulated (e.g., MS60-MS67 or AU grades). | Extremely High. Possesses recognized market value; we directly refer to the latest auction prices and acquire at a high premium. |