Modern Chinese Varieties: 1983 Silver 12 oz 100Y Rooster
Posted on 5/10/2016
This month we will feature the 1983 Silver 12 oz 100Y Rooster coin. These coins can be found with two different variations to the Rooster’s claw. The first variety (pictured below) has an extended foot with 4 claws (Photos 1 & 2).
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| 4 claw 1983 Silver 12oz 100Y Rooster (reverse) (left) and 4 claw close up (right) Click images to enlarge. |
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The second variety has an extended leg with only 3 claws (Photos 3 & 4).
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| 3 claw 1983 Silver 12oz 100Y Rooster (reverse) (left) and 3 claw close up (right) Click images to enlarge. |
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Both of these S100Y coins share a common obverse as shown below (Photo 5).
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| 1983 Silver 12oz 100Y Rooster (obverse) Click image to enlarge. |
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Look for another interesting variety to be featured next month.
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