China – Republic Silver Merit Medal, Commemorative of the Republic 1912–1913 – Replica Restrike
China – Republic Silver Merit Medal, Commemorative of the Republic 1912–1913 – Replica Restrike
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Type: Replica restrike medal (not an original issue)
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Origin: Republic of China
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Year Represented: 1912–1913
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Material: Silver (restrike copy)
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Size: approx. 40.6 mm (1.60 in) diameter
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Weight: approx. 15 g (0.53 oz)
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Condition: New restrike reproduction
Description of the Original Medal
The Republic of China Silver Merit Medal was struck in 1912–1913 to commemorate the founding of the Republic.
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Obverse: Crossed national flags at the center, symbolizing the unity of the newly established Republic.
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Reverse: Chinese inscription indicating Central Mint (財政部造幣總廠制).
This medal was among the earliest Republic-era commemorative issues, celebrating the fall of the Qing dynasty and the birth of the Republic of China.
Significance
This 1:1 silver restrike replica faithfully reproduces the original early Republican merit medal, making it a valuable collectible for those interested in Chinese numismatics, early 20th-century history, and Republic of China memorabilia.
⚠️ Note: This is a replica restrike intended for collectors, historians, and educational display purposes only. It is not an original 1912–1913 issue and carries no monetary or official value.