Dr. Sun Yat-sen Chinese Junk Boat Silver Dollar Year 18 (1929AD) Republic Chin
Chinese Silver Dollar Republic of China Year 18 (1929) Dr. Sun Yat-sen Silver Junk Boat Dollar
26.9 grams; Silver 900; size: 39.3 mm Year 18 (1929AD) Dr. Sun Yat-sen Chinese Silver Dollar Obverse: Sun Yat-sen Reverse: A Chinese junk boat 元 壹 Edge: Reeded
The obverse shows a close-up profile of Sun Yat-sen. Sun Yat-sen was the president of Nationalist China and is referred to as the ather of the Nation?and orerunner of democratic revolution?in the People Republic of China. He was instrumental in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and was the first provisional president of the new republic. He is unique among 20th century Chinese politicians for being revered by both the Nationalist and the Communist Chinese. The reverse depicts a Chinese junk boat. It is an ancient sailing vessel that is still in use today. They were used 200 years BC and as sea-going vessels by the 2nd century AD. They are efficient and sturdy and were capable of carrying men and commerce on the high stormy seas as well as on inland waterways.
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Dr. Sun Yat-sen Chinese Junk Boat Silver Dollar Year 18 (1929AD) Republic China
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