1909-1911 China Yunnan Province L&M-426 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents) Silver Dragon Coin - PCGS VF 35
Product Description
Add a classic and highly collectible late-Qing silver regional issue to your cabinet with this 1909–1911 Yunnan Province 50 Cents (3 Mace 6 Candareens), cataloged as L&M-426. Struck at the regional Yunnan mint during the brief Xuantong reign, this popular silver dragon series features intricate scale detail and regional design attributes, such as the distinct pearl flame varieties.
Key Highlights:
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Genuine Silver Composition: Struck in high-grade imperial silver, providing an attractive alternative to base-metal copper issues from the same regional mint.
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Choice Very Fine 35 Preservation: Certified by PCGS in VF 35 condition, exhibiting pleasing, light-gray original toning, clear central dragon definition, and honest circulation character without disruptive marks.
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Controlled Census Scarcity: Backed by steady PCGS population tracking, offering an accessible yet highly liquid tier for collectors mapping out provincial dragon silver.
1909-1911 China Yunnan Province 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents) Silver Dragon Coin – L&M-426 – PCGS VF35
A beautiful and historic example of early 20th-century Chinese provincial coinage, this 1909-1911 Yunnan Province 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents) Silver Dragon Coin is a highly collectible issue from the late Qing Dynasty period. Certified by PCGS and graded VF35, this coin displays the classic Yunnan dragon design that has made Chinese provincial silver coins a favorite among collectors worldwide.
Struck at the Kunming Mint, this silver coin features the majestic Chinese dragon on the reverse, surrounded by traditional legends, while the obverse carries the inscriptions of Yunnan Province and the denomination of 3 Mace 6 Candareens, equivalent to 50 Cents. The coin is cataloged as L&M-426 and is recognized as an important type in Chinese dragon coinage.
The PCGS VF35 grade confirms a well-preserved example with attractive circulated surfaces, remaining detail in the design, and the authentic character expected from a coin that has survived for more than a century. A desirable addition for collectors of Chinese silver coins, Qing Dynasty issues, dragon coins, and world numismatics.
Coin Details:
- Country: China
- Province: Yunnan
- Date: 1909-1911 (undated issue)
- Denomination: 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents)
- Metal: Silver
- Reference: L&M-426
- Certification: PCGS VF35
- Type: Chinese Provincial Dragon Silver Coin
- Period: Late Qing Dynasty / Xuantong Era
A scarce and historically significant Chinese silver coin, offering collectors the opportunity to own an authenticated Yunnan Dragon issue from the final years of the Qing Dynasty.
