Modern Chinese Varieties: 1993 Silver 50Y 5oz Proof

This month, we feature the 1993 Silver 50Y 5oz Proof coin. This coin can be found with small and large variations in the wording of “AG 5OZ .999,” but is more commonly referred to as small and large date.

The first variety (pictured below left) is an example of the small date (Photo 1). The photo to the right is the reverse side of the coin. Arrows indicate the areas of variation from the other variety. Notice the larger size of the characters to the left of Marco Polo and the fuller beard (Photo 2).

Photo 1 - (left) Example of coin with small date Photo 2 - (right) Larger characters to the left of Marco Polo and fuller beard Click images to enlarge.

The second variety (pictured below left) is an example of the large date (Photo 3). The photo to the right is the reverse side of the coin. Arrows indicate the areas of variation from the other variety. Notice the smaller size of the characters to the left of Marco Polo and the leaner beard (Photo 4).

Photo 3 - (left) Example of coin with large date Photo 4 - (right) Smaller characters to the left of Marco Polo and leaner beard Click images to enlarge.

Look for another interesting variety to be featured next month.