CHINA: Republic, AR 20 cents, year 15 (1926), Y-335, L&M-82, Twelve Symbols national emblem, once lightly cleaned and re-toned, PCGS graded AU details. The Twelve Symbols national emblem was the state emblem of the Republic of China (1913-1928). It was based on ancient Chinese symbols, known as the Twelve Ornament. The symbols were considered most auspicious and therefore as a set were previously reserved only for the emperor to be shown on his ceremonial robes. The national emblem arranges these symbols in such a way to reflect the order of achievement in western heraldry.
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