China, 1926 AD., Republic, Tiānjīn Central mint, 1 Jiao, KM Y 334.

China, Republic, central government issue, Tiānjīn Central (Tientsin) mint, dated year 15 of the Chinese republican calendar = 1926 AD.,
1 Jiǎo (Chiao, 10 Cents) (ø 18,6 mm / 2,56 g), silver, ca. 2,7 g. mint weight, mintage ? , axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: dragon and phoenix atop symbol of longevity, a rejected design for the national emblem.
Rev.: 年五十國民華中 / 壹 / 角 / 圓一當枚十每 , denomination within wreath inside beaded border, lettering surrounding, toothed border.
L&M 83 ; Kann 682 ; KM Y 334 .

Year / Mintage
15 (1926) / ?

Originally described by Kann as being struck in commemoration of Emperor Pǔ Yí’s marriage, the obverse type is in fact a rejected design for the national emblem. One meaning of the famous duo Dragon and phoenix is the husband and wife relationships. The attribution of this coin as a wedding commemorative for Emperor Puyi is questionable as the Emperor had last married in 1922 (his first two wives) and did not marry his third until 1937.