The 1903 Chihli dollar (Y73.1) is much scarcer than its sister Chinese silver dollar, the famous Y73.2 made in 1908 (see related articles), but it is also somewhat less studied. Currently, only the variety with a full-stop after PEIYANG is acknowledged by grading agencies. There exists actually much more interesting and rare varieties, which are actively sought after in China. Similarly to the 1908 Chihli dollar, this 1903 dragon coin has been minted in several version with different typography for the date. The most dramatic is the 艺术字 (artistic font):
Besides the roman numerals, another device to examine carefully is the 錢 character on the reverse of the coin. On the full-stop after PEI YANG coins, the 金 part (radical) on the left of the 錢 character has been calligraphied in four different ways:
The picture 1 is representative of what you see on 90% of Y73.1 dragon dollars: this is the most common variety. The calligraphy shown on picture 3 is called 中折金 and is much scarcer: both side strokes of the 金 radical are curved in a very noticeable way. Even more rare, the 挑金 variety (picture 2) is easily identified by its incurved left stroke. The rarest of all the varieties is the 双折金, with characteristic vigorous tapered strokes on the side and bottom (see picture 4 and details).
If like me you collect Pei Yang 29th year Chinese silver dollars, be on the lookout for these rare varieties: while they enjoy some popularity in China, most collectors abroad are still unaware of them, so there is good opportunities around.
Very good summary! 双折金is rare~ 折金varieties are promising stars
i have one of the pei yang dragon dollar made 1903. original.
I haver 2 very similar coins-can someone help me learn about them?
I have 7 mace and 2 candareens coin.
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I have pei Yang coins in 29 th year of kuang Hsu ..
I have a 29th Chinese dragon how can I tell if real or counterfeit?
I have a Chinese Dragon Dollar 1903 year ? How do you know if real or fake
Giá tiền này bao nhiêu
Đồng đô la Peiyang năm 1903 trị giá khoảng 250 USD trong tình trạng tốt.
I have 2 but not sure is real or fake
Hi,
I have one kuang hse coin and 2 other old coin… can anyone help me to identified real or fake.
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I have this coin. 29 year of kuang hsu. I just have 1. Contact me at +60********* or email ***************
I want to sell this coin urgent
I have dragon dollar 34 year of kuang hsu pei yang 1pcs
Goodevening,
I have 4 coins, 2 of them say ” 7 mace and 2 candareens”, 1 is a 29th, and one has a picture of the emperor i think.
I someone interested. I’m in Italy
В моем экземпляре доллара написание иероглифа отличается от данных четырех, а также имеется надчеканка.
Can I know for the price of 29th year of Kuang Hsu. Pei Yang?