Bidspirit auction | Yuan Shikai Silver Coin

Yuan Shikai Silver Coin - Yuan Shikai Silver Coin China, Hongxian Emperor, 1915. Silver (.880). Ø approx. 39 mm. Weight approx. 26.7 g. Yuan Shikai silver coins from around 1915 are rare, highly sought after, and often feature distinctive design elements – including front-facing busts, helmets with plumes, and dragon motifs. The 1915 Yuan Shikai silver coins belong to a fascinating and politically charged chapter of the early Republic of China. The year 1915 is particularly significant because it coincides with Yuan Shikai's attempt to restore the monarchy and declare himself Hongxian Emperor – an event that lasted only 83 days. Several important coin types are associated with this period.