1911 China Yunnan 50 Cents Silver Coin (LM-422) – PCGS AU58 Gold Shield
A premium 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 remarkable transitional period in Chinese history. The year 1911 marked the end of imperial rule and the beginning of the Republic era, making Yunnan silver issues especially significant to collectors of Chinese history and coinage.
The LM-422 variety is a recognized and highly collected Yunnan provincial issue. This AU58 example is near Mint State, displaying exceptional remaining detail, attractive surfaces, and only minimal circulation consistent with the grade.
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
- PCGS Population: 6,846 examples
- Higher Grades: 17,884 examples
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
- Period: Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Transition
- Composition: Silver
- 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, and advanced world coin collections.
