1911 China Yunnan 50 Cents Silver Coin (LM-422) – PCGS MS62 Gold Shield
A premium certified example of late Qing Dynasty provincial silver coinage, this 1911 China Yunnan 50 Cents Silver Coin (LM-422) has been professionally authenticated and graded MS62 (Mint State) by PCGS.
Struck in Yunnan Province during the final year of the Qing Dynasty, this coin represents one of the most important transitional periods in Chinese history. The year 1911 marked the end of imperial rule and the beginning of the Republic era, making Yunnan provincial silver issues highly desirable among collectors of Chinese historical coinage.
The LM-422 variety is a recognized and widely collected Yunnan silver issue. This MS62 example displays attractive Mint State characteristics, including strong design detail, pleasing surfaces, and minimal signs of handling. The coin is securely housed in an official PCGS Gold Shield holder and protected with NFC anti-counterfeiting technology, offering collectors confidence in authenticity and certification.
According to the PCGS Population Report at the time of listing:
- Grade: MS62
- Variety: LM-422
- Region: China – Yunnan
- Population: 8,560 examples graded MS62
- Higher Grades: 6,073 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
- Period: Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Transition
- Composition: Silver
- Certification: PCGS
- Grade: MS62 (Mint State)
- Holder: PCGS Gold Shield
- Security: NFC Anti-Counterfeiting Technology
A desirable 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.
