1920, China, Yuan Shih-Kai. Silver Dollar Coin. Hainan variety. PCGS AU
Region: China (Republic). Denomination: Dollar (1 Yuan) Reference: WS-0181-8, L&M 77, Kann 66, KM-329.6. Mint Date: 1920 (Year 9) - Hainan variety, struck during 1949!. Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as AU (Details: Cleaned!) Material: Silver (.890) Weight: 26.40gm Diameter: 39mm
Obverse: Uniformed bust of Yaan Shih-kai left. Seven characters above.
Reverse: Chinese characters (denomination) within wreath.
The 1920 China Silver Dollar, known as the Hainan Issue, is a significant piece from the early Republic of China era. This coin was minted during 1949, a period of political change and economic development in China.
Yuan Shikai (also named after birthplace Yuan Xiangcheng) ( 16 September 1859 - 6 June 1916) was an important Chinese general and politician famous for his influence during the late Qing Dynasty, his role in the events leading up to the abdication of the last Qing Emperor of China, his autocratic rule as the first President of the Republic of China, and his short-lived attempt to revive the Chinese monarchy, with himself as the "Great Emperor of China".