China – Republic Silver Merit Medal, Commemorative of the Republic 1912 – 1913 – Replica

• Origin: Republic of China
• Year Represented: 1912–1913
• Material: Silver (restrike copy)
• Size: approx. 40.6 mm (1.60 in) diameter
• Weight: approx. 15 g (0.53 oz)

Description of the Original Medal

• Obverse: Crossed national flags at the center, symbolizing the unity of the newly established Republic.
• 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.

This 1:1 silver restrike reproduction 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.