Help identify Chinese 1 tael / sycee variety?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by coin0709, Dec 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM.

  1. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Hi Forum,
    Can someone assist with this coin identity? ChatGPT says it is a Chinese 1 tael / sycee from Qing Dynasty, but I cannot locate any similar ones online based on that description. It is about 1” x 1.25” and weights about the same as a U.S. quarter. Will try to get a weight in a day or so. Thanks in advance.
     

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  3. mikebell

    mikebell Well-Known Member

    mikebell, Dec 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    lordmarcovan, Dec 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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  5. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Wow, thanks. I need to switch to Google image search. And learn basic difference in Japanese and Chinese characters. Happy holidays.
     
    coin0709, Dec 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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  6. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    Someone will probably tell me I'm totally wrong but I think the Chinese and Japanese characters are the same, or at least the Japanese are based on Chinese and unless you speak the language you likely can't tell the difference. The numbers are definitely the same.
     
    Hiddendragon, Dec 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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