YR3(1914) CHINA L&M-66 10C Grade NGC AU 53
Product Description
Add a fundamental piece of early Chinese Republican numismatics to your portfolio with this Year 3 (1914) 10 Cents coin, cataloged as L&M-66. Struck during the formative years of the Republic of China following the fall of the Qing Dynasty, this type features the iconic portrait of President (later Emperor) Yuan Shikai, often affectionately termed the "Fat Man" dollar series counterpart for fractional minor issues.
Key Highlights:
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Historical Significance: Issued in Year 3 of the Republic (1914), standardizing the currency system under the provisional government of Yuan Shikai.
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Desirable L&M-66 Variety: Precisely attributed under the authoritative Kann catalog reference, highly valued by collectors assembling comprehensive republican series.
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About Uncirculated Grade (AU 53): Certified in AU 53 condition, preserving strong definition across Yuan Shikai's profile and the crossed-flag or grain-wreath reverse, with minimal circulation friction.
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Collector Essential: A staple type for any serious collection focusing on 20th-century Chinese monetary history or the early Republican era.
