品类：古钱币
尺寸：直径39mm，重量20.2g，厚度：2.4mm
学名：宣统三年大清银币曲须龙
在清末民初的货币变革浪潮中，宣统三年大清银币曲须龙版以其精湛的工艺、独特的设计，成为中国近代机制银币的巅峰之作，也是钱币收藏市场上的璀璨明珠。以下是对它的精品推荐：
历史背景
1909 年，宣统帝溥仪即位，清王朝已步入末年。为挽救财政体系，统一全国币制，清政府决定推行新的银币制度。1911 年，由度支部天津造币总厂精心设计并铸造了 “大清银币宣统三年” 系列银币，这也是清代最后一套官方正式发行的机制银币。当时，清政府邀请意大利著名雕刻师乔治参与币样设计，曲须龙版因图案最为规范、工艺最为成熟，被选定为正式流通币。然而，辛亥革命爆发，清王朝迅速覆灭，曲须龙银币的发行计划被迫中断，已铸造完成的部分银币虽有少量流入市场，但更多被民间收藏或散落各地。
设计特色
曲须龙版大清银币正面图案以珠圈环绕 “大清银币” 四字，字体采用端庄大气的楷书，笔力遒劲，彰显皇家威严。珠圈外上缘镌刻 “宣统三年” 字样，左右分列长枝菊花纹，既延续了中国传统钱币中花卉装饰的吉祥寓意，又借鉴了西方钱币的对称布局。背面中央为曲须龙图案，龙首高昂，双目圆睁，龙须弯曲飘逸，龙身鳞片排列整齐，立体感极强。龙纹周围环绕英文 “ONE DOLLAR”，上方是云纹饰，体现了中国传统 “祥云龙” 的文化意象，又通过英文标注迎合了国际货币流通需求。
精品案例
宣统三年大清银币壹圆 。样币钢模初铸，字口清晰峭拔，龙纹清晰立体，龙鳞层层叠叠，铸造精美绝伦，五彩包浆极为迷人，拍品打制精美绝伦，边齿极为立体，细节完整清晰，光彩照人。
收藏价值
从稀缺性来看，由于铸造时间短、流通范围有限，加之百年间的战乱、损耗，目前存世的曲须龙银币多为美品或近未使用品，品相完好者更是寥寥无几，这使得其在收藏市场上的价值始终居高不下。从艺术性而言，曲须龙版银币是中国传统龙纹与西方造币工艺结合的巅峰之作，乔治大师的雕刻技艺让龙纹既有东方的神秘威严，又具备西方雕塑的写实张力，被业内称为 “中国龙洋的标准器”。
总之，宣统三年大清银币曲须龙版不仅是一枚货币，更是晚清历史的见证者，承载着王朝覆灭前的最后荣光，具有极高的历史、艺术和收藏价值，是钱币收藏爱好者不可错过的珍品。
The Silver Coin of the Great Qing, Xuantong Year Three — "Curved Beard Dragon"
In the wave of currency reform during the late Qing and early Republic of China, the Xuantong Year Three Great Qing Silver Coin "Curved Beard Dragon" became the pinnacle of modern Chinese machine-made silver coins and a dazzling gem in the numismatic market due to its exquisite craftsmanship and unique design.
Historical Background
In 1909, Emperor Puyi (Xuantong) ascended the throne as the Qing Dynasty approached its final years. To save the financial system and unify the national currency, the Qing government decided to implement a new silver coin system. In 1911, the Ministry of Finance's Tianjin Mint designed and produced the "Great Qing Silver Coin, Xuantong Year Three" series — the last officially issued set of machine-made silver coins in Qing history.
The government invited renowned Italian engraver Giorgio Giorgi to participate in designing the coin patterns. The "Curved Beard Dragon" version was sele cted for official circulation due to its standardized design and mature craftsmanship. However, the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution led to the rapid fall of the Qing Dynasty, interrupting the distribution plan. Only a small number of coins entered circulation, while most were privately collected or scattered across the country.
Design Features
Obverse:
Four characters "大清银币" (Great Qing Silver Coin) surrounded by a pearl circle
"宣统三年" (Xuantong Year Three) at the top
Long-branched chrysanthemum patterns on both sides
Reverse:
Central "Curved Beard Dragon" with raised head, wide eyes, and flowing curved whiskers
Intricate dragon scales creating strong three-dimensional effect
"ONE DOLLAR" in English surrounding the dragon
Wave patterns below symbolizing the traditional Chinese concept of "dragons creating water"
Premium Examples
"GIORGI" Signed Trial Strike:
PCGS graded SP61 (only one in this grade)
Formerly in the collection of Taipei's Hongxi Art Museum
Exceptional detail with layered dragon scales
Beautiful multicolored patina and brilliant luster
Collectible Value
The "Curved Beard Dragon" coins are highly valued for their scarcity and artistic merit:
Scarcity: Short production period and limited circulation make well-preserved examples rare
Artistry: Perfect fusion of traditional Chinese dragon motifs with Western minting techniques
Significance: Known in numismatic circles as the "standard model of Chinese dragon silver dollars"
In summary, the Xuantong Year Three Great Qing Silver Coin "Curved Beard Dragon" is not merely currency but a witness to late Qing history, and representing exceptional historical, artistic, and collectible value.
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