1920 Fat man Yuan Shih-Kai Chinese Silver one Dollar, 1 Yuan, Genuine coin

Issuer Republic of China 

Period Republic (1912-1949)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 3-10 (1914-1921)

Calendar Chinese republican

Value 1 Yuan

Currency Yuan (1912-1948)

Composition Silver (.890)

Weight 26.40 g

Diameter 39 mm

Shape Round

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Demonetized Yes

Number N# 3849

References Y# 329, Kann# 645, L&M# 63

Obverse

Bust of Yuan Shikai facing left with Chinese ideograms above.

Lettering: 年三國民華中

Translation: Year 3 of the Republic of China

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi Read more on Wikipedia

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.

Lettering:

壹

圓

Translation: 1 Yuan

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi Read more on Wikipedia

Edge

Reeded, smooth, engrailed with circles, or ornamented with alternating Ts.