CHINA, Zhōnghuá Mínguó (Republic of China). Provincial issues. 1912-1949. Pattern AV 10 Yuán (18mm, 6.05 g, 12h). Shāndōng province. Tiānjīn Central mint. Dated year 15 of the Republic (AD 1926). Legend in Hànzì characters within wreath / Dragon and phoenix atop symbol of longevity. L&M 1066; Kann 1536; KM Pn7; Friedberg 7. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 61. Rare.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Money Company Hong Kong (6 September 1986), lot 597.