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Libyan Dragon Dollar / Tai-Qing-Ti-Kuo Silver Coin (Hsuan-Tung Year 3) — obverse
Obverse
Libyan Dragon Dollar / Tai-Qing-Ti-Kuo Silver Coin (Hsuan-Tung Year 3) — reverse
Reverse
One Dollar (Yi Yuan)

Libyan Dragon Dollar / Tai-Qing-Ti-Kuo Silver Coin (Hsuan-Tung Year 3)

China (Qing Dynasty) · 1911 (XuanTong Year 3)

A classic Chinese imperial silver dollar featuring a fierce dragon encircling the central denomination value, with Manchu and Chinese characters on the obverse side.

Country
China (Qing Dynasty)
Year
1911 (XuanTong Year 3)
Denomination
One Dollar (Yi Yuan)
Metal
Silver (.900)
Grade
About Uncirculated (AU 50 as indicated on slab)

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Overview

A classic Chinese imperial silver dollar featuring a fierce dragon encircling the central denomination value, with Manchu and Chinese characters on the obverse side.

Historical significance

Issued during the final year of the Qing Dynasty just before the Xinhai Revolution that established the Republic of China, making it a highly significant historical artifact.

Obverse (front)

Features a central beaded circle containing Chinese characters 'Da Qing Yin Bi' (Great Qing Silver Coin) surrounded by Manchu script above and Chinese text 'Xuan Tong San Nian' (Year 3 of XuanTong) below, flanked by rosettes.

Reverse (back)

Features a majestic coiled dragon surrounded by clouds, with the value 'Yi Yuan' (One Dollar) in the center and 'ONE DOLLAR' inscribed at the bottom.

Estimated value

$300 - $1,500+ depending on exact variety, condition, and certification holder

What drives this coin's value

Condition, strike sharpness, original toning, and rare die varieties such as the 'Long Whisker Dragon' or 'Short Whisker Dragon'.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU 50 as indicated on slab)

Mintage & rarity

Scarce to rare depending on the specific die variety and condition

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, magnetic properties, and edge reeding. Beware of modern counterfeit casts and electrotypes.

Notable varieties & errors

Short Whisker Dragon, Long Whisker Dragon, Curled Eye Dragon, and Plain Edge proofs.

Similar coins

Other Chinese provincial dragon dollars and Yuan Shih-kai 'Fat Man' dollars.

Care & preservation

Keep sealed inside the professional third-party grading slab. Never clean, polish, or touch the exposed metal to preserve its original surface and numismatic value.

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