Bidspirit auction | Duan Qirui Silver Coin ''Peaceful

Duan Qirui Silver Coin ''Peaceful Dollar'' - Duan Qirui Silver Coin ''Peaceful Dollar'' China, 1916 - 1924. Silver. Ø approx. 39 mm. Weight approx. 26.7 g. Obverse: Bust of Duan Qirui wearing a Western suit. Along the upper rim are nine Chinese characters engraved in Kaishu script: ''Commemorative Coin of the Provisional Head of State of the Republic of China''. Reverse: In the center are two characters in seal script: ''Peace''. These are surrounded and supported by a wreath of Jiahe motifs (rice ears) along the outer rim. This coin was issued during Duan Qirui's tenure as provisional head of state of the Republic of China and served as a commemorative piece to glorify his rule. As the era was marked by constant wars and conflicts between warlords, the word ”Peace” not only served as a political whitewash for Duan Qirui but also deeply reflected the strong longing of the war-affected population for national stability and social peace.