The Yuan Datou silver dollar is an important physical object in the history of modern Chinese currency and is one of the most popular collections among collectors. Here are some basic things to know about collecting Yuan Datou silver dollars::
1.Casting Background and History:
The official name of the Yuan Datou silver dollar is "Yuan Shikai Statue Back Jiahe Silver Coin", which began to be minted by the Tianjin Mint in the third year (1914), and then the local mints also started to mint one after another.
This silver coin was issued to replace the Longyang at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the chaotic monetary system at the beginning of the unification period.
2.Editions & Types:
The main denominations include one yuan, medium circle (Wu Jiao), two angles and one corner, of which the One Yuan version is the most common, and other denominations are rare, so the collection value is relatively higher.
The Yuan Datou produced by different mints may differ in details, and many varieties are distinguished according to the characteristics of the year, mint mark, side teeth, font, etc., such as the O version, the triangle round version, the Gansu version, the Yunnan version, etc.
3.Material & Specifications:
The silver content of regular Yuan Datou is generally higher, for example, the silver content of a standard round Yuan Datou is about 891% and weighs about 26About 6 grams.
Other denominations of Yuan Datou have reduced their weight and silver content proportionally, such as the weight and silver content of the One Jiao Edition.
4.Collectible value:
The collectible value of a dollar depends on factors such as the condition of the dollar (i.e., how old and worn it is), its rarity (edition and number of surviving editions), its historical significance, and market supply and demand.
The market for rare varieties or special conditions in good condition (e.g., misprints, trial coins, etc.) is significantly higher than that of ordinary circulating products.
5.Authenticity and preservation methods:
To distinguish the authenticity of Yuan Datou, it mainly depends on observing its patterns, characters, side teeth, slurry (natural oxide layer), etc., and can be detected with the help of professional tools if necessary.
Avoid humidity, high temperatures, direct sunlight and other environments, and it is recommended to use a special coin box or small round box to store in a ventilated and dry place.
To sum up, collecting the Yuan Datou silver dollar requires a certain amount of professional knowledge, not only to understand its historical background and version differences, but also to learn to correctly identify the authenticity and keep it properly. With the passage of time, as an important carrier of modern Chinese monetary culture, Yuan Datou's collection prospect is generally considered to be stable and has potential appreciation space!