1904 Kiangian 1 Yuan “Hah CH” LM-257 NGC VF Details

CVC & Collectables presents this 1904 (Guangxu Year 30) Kiangnan Province 1 Yuan silver dollar, featuring the rare “HAH CH” variety, certified NGC VF Details. Struck in .900 fine silver and weighing 26.9 grams, this large-format dragon dollar is cataloged as LM-257 / Y#145a.12 and represents one of the most recognized provincial issues of late Qing Dynasty China. This issue is known for its intricate dragon design, weight-based denomination in mace and candareens, and its mixed-script inscriptions in Chinese, Manchu, and English — all characteristic of the bilingual Qing coinage minted for domestic and trade use. Coin Highlights: Issuer: Kiangnan (Jiangnan) Province, Qing China Emperor: Guangxu (1875–1908) Date: 1904 (Guangxu Year 30, cyclical year 甲辰) Denomination: 1 Yuan Composition: Silver (.900 fine) Weight: 26.90 grams Diameter: 39 mm Edge: Reeded Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ Grade: NGC VF Details — Cleaned, with strong remaining design and character clarity Catalogs: Y#145a.12 / LM-257 Mintage: 44,725,000 (including subtypes) Obverse Design: Central Manchu script surrounded by Chinese ideograms Legend translates to: “Made in Kiangnan Province, Guangxu Era, 7 Mace and 2 Candareens” Calendar year: 甲辰 (1904), Guangxu Year 30 Notable for the “HAH CH” pinyin-style spelling in the Manchu legend — a key die variety Reverse Design: Central imperial dragon curled around a flaming pearl English legend: KIANG NAN PROVINCE – 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS Classic Qing dragon dollar layout used to appeal to both domestic and foreign trade markets Collectibility: Silver dragon dollars from Kiangnan are highly sought after, particularly rare varieties like this “HAH CH” subtype (Y#145a.12, LM-257). While noted as NGC VF Details (Cleaned), this piece offers strong visual appeal, rich historical context, and catalog-recognized rarity. A cornerstone for collectors of Chinese provincial silver, Guangxu coinage, or dragon dollars more broadly.