1929 China – Kwangtung Province 20 Cents Silver Coin
Republic of China • Year 18 (1929) • LM-158 • K-738 • PCGS AU55
A historically important silver issue from the late Republic of China period, this 1929 Kwangtung Province 20 Cents was struck during the era of regional provincial coinage before China's full monetary unification.
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Sun Zhongshan), the founding father of the Republic of China, making this series especially popular among Chinese collectors. The reverse displays the denomination within decorative elements along with Chinese legends identifying the issuing province.
Certified by PCGS and graded AU55, this example shows attractive About Uncirculated preservation with strong remaining detail and light evidence of circulation. The coin represents an excellent combination of historical significance, silver content, and classic Republican-era Chinese design.
Specifications
- Country: China
- Province: Kwangtung (Guangdong)
- Year: Republic Year 18 (1929)
- Denomination: 20 Cents (2 Jiao)
- Catalog: L&M-158 • K-738 • Y-426
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 5.30 grams
- Diameter: 23.5 mm
- Certification: PCGS
- Grade: AU55
A desirable coin for collectors of Chinese provincial issues, Sun Yat-sen coinage, and early Republic of China silver.
This type is widely collected, but higher-grade certified examples with attractive surfaces remain popular among specialists.
