1911 China Yunnan 50C, LM-422B 4 Circles, graded AU 55 (About Uncirculated).
This attractive Yunnan provincial silver coin features the iconic Chinese dragon, a powerful traditional symbol of strength, authority, and good fortune. The LM-422B 4 Circles variety is an important attribution for collectors specializing in Chinese provincial coinage and Yunnan issues.
Graded AU 55, the coin retains substantial original detail and exhibits only light evidence of circulation. Its attractive combination of historical significance, silver composition, and recognizable dragon design makes it an excellent addition to a collection of Chinese provincial or late Qing-era coinage.
Historical Background
The coin dates to 1911, one of the most significant years in modern Chinese history. The Qing Dynasty was nearing its end, and political unrest and revolutionary movements were rapidly increasing across China.
The Xinhai Revolution, which began in 1911, ultimately brought down the Qing Dynasty and led to the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912. Coins from this period are particularly fascinating because they were produced during the transition from imperial Qing rule to the new republican era.
Yunnan, located in southwestern China, had an important regional role in this period. Its distance from the political centers of eastern China contributed to distinctive local coinage, making Yunnan issues particularly interesting to collectors today.
Variety & Population
This example is attributed as LM-422B, 4 Circles, a recognized variety within the Yunnan 50C series.
- Year: 1911
- Region: China – Yunnan
- Denomination: 50C
- Variety: LM-422B, 4 Circles
- Grade: AU 55
- Population: 559
- Population Higher: 2,024
With 559 examples graded AU 55 and 2,024 graded higher, this is a collectible mid-to-high-grade example of the variety.
