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Intensely Rare "Reconstruction of the Republic" Gold Medal Post-Hung-hsien Era Commemorative (t) CHINA. Overseas Chinese National Protection Army Gold Award Medal, Year 5 (1916). NGC MS-63. L&M-Unlisted; Barac-Unlisted. Weight: 30.0 gms. Issued for the reconstruction of the republic following the toppling of Yuan Shih-kai [Hung-hsien]. Obverse: Roaring lion standing left atop globe; Kuomintang star and crossed banners in background; "Overseas Chinese National Protection Army" on right banner; "Reconstruction of the Republic Medal" on scroll below; Reverse: Legend in four vertical lines, with the two lines on the left struck: "Presented by Cho Chih-chen, commander-in-chief of the Overseas Chinese National Protection Army," and with the two lines on the right engraved: "Singapore, Lin I-shun." EXTREMELY RARE and captivating, this award offers vibrant straw yellow surfaces, with a few burnished spots sprinkled throughout. The engraving to Lin I-shun is quite clear and bold, making this an important piece the history of the early republic. Cho Chih-chen (Zhou Zhizhen) returned from Singapore to China in 1915, just before Yuan Shih-kai led his brief and unsuccessful attempt to return China to an imperial monarchy, with him styled as the Hung-hsien emperor. Cho founded the Overseas Chinese National Protection Army, and was instrumental in the downfall of Yuan along with his ill-fated imperial aspirations. Lin I-shun (Lin Yishun/Lim Yee Soon) was a Singaporean businessman of Chinese descent who, like Cho, was involved in republican efforts, both before and after Yuan's imperial bid in 1916. Later, he served as the first co-council member of the Singapore branch of the Kuomintang. Estimate: $30,000 - $45,000. Click here for certification details from NGC. Click here to see Coins in Motion. 極為珍罕"重建共和"金質獎章 民國五年華僑護國軍重建共和金質獎章。 重量：30.0克。為袁世凱洪憲帝制覆亡後重建共和而發行。正面：咆哮雄獅立於地球儀上，面左；背景為國民黨黨徽及交叉旗幟；右方旗幟書"華僑護國軍"；下方捲軸書"重建共和獎章"。反面：四行直書銘文；左側兩行為打鑄"華僑護國軍總司令/周之貞贈"，右側兩行為鐫刻"星加波/林義順"。極為罕見，引人入勝。幣面呈明麗稻草黃色，間有數處擦亮斑痕。林義順之刻字清晰雄健，為民國早期歷史的重要見證。周之貞於1915年自南洋返華，時值袁世凱發動短暫而未果的帝制復闢，自號洪憲皇帝。周氏創立華僑護國軍，並與各方共同促成袁氏及其帝制野心之覆滅，功不可沒。林義順為華裔新加坡商人，與周氏同樣於袁世凱1916年稱帝前後參與共和運動；其後出任國民黨新加坡支部首任共同委員。 (t) This lot was manufactured in China (including Hong Kong), Russia or Republic of Belarus and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after tariffs were enacted by the United States. Accordingly, as of February 27, 2026, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff for China manufactured items, and a 35% import tariff for Russia or Belarus manufactured items. In addition a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $33.58 / maximum $651.50) will apply. Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.
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