Between 2018 and 2021, the Chinese Mint introduced a range of gold and silver coins honoring vintage coins issued in the early 20th century in China. Many of these coins are faithful restrikes of silver dollars issued in China and each one represents a distinct dragon design reflecting either a ruling emperor or the region of China the dragon represented. Today, 2018 1 oz Chinese Silver Tientsin Dragon Dollar Coins are available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Come with a protective capsule!
• 2nd coin in the Chinese vintage dollar collection!
• Limited original mintage of 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Obverse features a traditional dragon.
• Reverse includes the Chinese characters from the original issue.
• Coins boast laser-etched details on the rim.
• Struck by the Shanghai Mint.

The 1911 Tientsin Chinese Type II Silver Dragon Dollar represents a fascinating moment in numismatic history, minted during the late Qing Dynasty’s turbulent final years. This particular coin emerged from the Tientsin mint, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of Chinese silver coinage during a period of significant political and social transformation.

All 2018 1 oz Chinese Silver Tientsin Dragon Dollar Coins are available here with plastic capsules and had an original mintage of only 5,000 coins. This is a restrike design of the original 1911 Tientsin Type II Silver Dragon Dollar, a coin whose design reflects the complex interplay between traditional Chinese iconography and the increasing Western influences permeating Chinese monetary systems at the turn of the 20th century.

In the obverse design of 2018 Chinese Silver Tientsin Dragon Dollars, the mint features the dragon design from the 1911 coin. The dragon adorning the Tientsin Type II Silver Dollar is a masterpiece of metallic artistry, embodying the traditional Chinese imperial dragon motif with remarkable detail and dynamism. Intricately carved with sinuous body lines and expressive features, the dragon symbolizes imperial power, strength, and celestial authority.

For the reverse of 2018 1 oz Silver Tientsin Dragon Dollar Coin, you will find a variety of Chinese characters. These characters were found on the original 1911 coin. Each vintage coin restrike from the Chinese Mint features laser-etched hallmarks on the rim of the coin, a first from the Chinese Mint.

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