1911 China Yunnan 50 Cents Silver Coin (LM-422) – PCGS AU58 Gold Shield
A highly collectible example of late Qing Dynasty provincial silver coinage, this 1911 China Yunnan 50 Cents Silver Coin (LM-422) has been professionally authenticated and graded AU58 (About Uncirculated) by PCGS.
Struck in Yunnan Province during the final year of the Qing Dynasty, this coin represents a significant historical transition as China moved from imperial rule toward the Republic era. Yunnan provincial silver coins are especially popular among collectors for their distinctive designs, regional importance, and connection to one of the most fascinating periods in Chinese monetary history.
The LM-422 variety is a recognized and widely collected Yunnan silver issue. This AU58 example displays excellent remaining detail, attractive surfaces, and minimal circulation wear, placing it just below Mint State quality.
The coin is securely housed in an official PCGS Gold Shield holder and protected with NFC anti-counterfeiting technology, providing collectors with confidence in authenticity, security, and certification.
According to the PCGS Population Report at the time of listing:
- Grade: AU58
- Variety: LM-422
- Region: China – Yunnan
- Population: 6,846 examples graded AU58
- Higher Grades: 17,884 examples certified higher
Population figures reflect coins submitted to PCGS and may change as additional examples are certified.
Coin Specifications
- Country: China
- Province: Yunnan
- Year: 1911
- Denomination: 50 Cents (50C)
- Variety: LM-422
- Composition: Silver
- Period: Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Transition
- Certification: PCGS
- Grade: AU58 (About Uncirculated)
- Holder: PCGS Gold Shield
- Security: NFC Anti-Counterfeiting Technology
A beautiful certified Chinese provincial silver coin, ideal for collectors of Imperial China (Pre-1912), Qing Dynasty transitional coinage, Yunnan silver issues, dragon coins, Chinese provincial silver, and advanced world coin collections.
