The Short-Whiskered Dragon
June 2, 2026
Heritage has valued a proof coin from the Chinese mint in Tianjin, dated 1911, at US$2 million. The proof coin is extremely rare; only three examples are known to be in private hands. More importantly, however, is its historical significance, as the coin symbolises the changing times in China.
On 17 June 2026, Heritage will hold an auction in Hong Kong. It features a number of highlights from the world of Chinese numismatics. The undisputed highlight is a proof coin that numismatists refer to as the ‘Short-Whiskered Dragon’ dollar. Here, we explain why this dragon with the short whiskers could be worth US$2 million – and perhaps considerably more.
From Coin Weekly