China Republic 1914 Yuan Shikai 1 Dollar Silver Coin

Republic of China 1 Yuan (One Dollar) silver coin featuring the portrait of Yuan Shikai, issued in the 3rd Year of the Republic, corresponding to 1914. This classic Chinese silver dollar is popularly known among collectors as the “Yuan Shikai Dollar” or “Fat Man Dollar.”

Obverse: Bust of Yuan Shikai facing left, surrounded by Chinese inscription “中華民國三年” (Republic of China, Year 3).

Reverse: Chinese characters “壹圓” (One Yuan) at the centre, surrounded by a decorative wreath.

Country: Republic of China
Year: 1914 (Year 3)
Denomination: 1 Yuan / 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver
Weight: Approx. 26.7 g
Diameter: Approx. 39 mm
Edge: Reeded

The coin shown has noticeable circulation wear and surface marks consistent with an old circulated silver coin. A historically important and highly collectible Chinese Republican-era silver dollar.