{"product_id":"near-antique-chinese-export-silver-trinket-dish-1927-republic-of-china-memento-dollar","title":"Near antique Chinese export silver trinket dish, 1927 Republic of China Memento Dollar","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lovely Chinese export silver trinket dish, set in the base with a rare 1927 Republic of China Memento Dollar. First struck in 1912 to commemorate the inauguration of Dr. Sun as President of the new republic, this would also be minted in 1927 and 1949 in limited quantities; as these were intended as commemorative coins, these did not see active circulation. Set in sterling silver dish circa 1920s to 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese came from the estate of Supt. J.F. Lovell, who served in the Shanghai Municipal Force during 1914 to 1939. His remarkable life and career will be the subject of an upcoming article in Antiques to Vintage Magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrice marked at $650 AUD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasuremets: 60.9 grams total weight (Coin 26.9grams, setting 34 grams). 8.5cm diameter, 1.1cm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNumismatic Information: Coin .900 silver, 27grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: Coin is lightly rubbed, overall good antique condition with wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReferences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arthitparade.net\/chinese-coins.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.arthitparade.net\/chinese-coins.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cacheantiquessydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745481625698,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5693\/9618\/files\/968FFAB5-1532-46D5-95E4-D513F06F026B_1_201_a.jpg?v=1776323314","url":"https:\/\/cacheantiques.com\/products\/near-antique-chinese-export-silver-trinket-dish-1927-republic-of-china-memento-dollar","provider":"cacheantiquessydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}