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*本次藏品：五大宣统龙洋银币（五大天王一组）*

典藏尺寸：重：26.8g 直径：39.5mm

本次展示的四组评级封装银元，是中国近代机制币史上最具代表性的经典藏品集合，涵盖了宣统三年大清银币 “五大龙洋” 套装、清代银元 “五大天王” 套装两大核心主题，以及配套的衍生评级套装，由博众评级、宝粹评级两大国内专业钱币评级机构封装鉴定，是集历史价值、艺术价值、收藏价值于一体的晚清龙洋典藏。这些银元诞生于晚清币制改革的关键时期，是中国从传统银两制向近代银元制转型的核心物证，每一枚都承载着清末的政治、经济、文化印记，是中国近代货币史的 “活化石”。套装以评级封装的形式呈现，既实现了钱币的保真、护藏，更通过系统化的主题编排，完整呈现了晚清龙洋的巅峰成就，成为钱币收藏领域的标杆性藏品。

The four sets of rated packaged silver coins showcased this time are the most representative classic collections in the history of modern Chinese mechanism coins, covering two core themes: the "Five Great Dragon Ocean" set of Qing Dynasty silver coins from the third year of Xuantong and the "Five Heavenly Kings" set of Qing Dynasty silver coins, as well as supporting derivative rating sets. They are packaged and appraised by two domestic professional coin rating agencies, Bozhong Rating and Baocui Rating. They are a collection of late Qing Dynasty dragon ocean coins that integrates historical value, artistic value, and collectible value. These silver coins were born during a critical period of currency reform in the late Qing Dynasty, and are the core physical evidence of China's transition from the traditional silver coin system to the modern silver coin system. Each coin carries the political, economic, and cultural imprints of the late Qing Dynasty and is a "living fossil" of China's modern monetary history. The set is presented in the form of graded packaging, which not only achieves the authenticity and preservation of coins, but also presents the peak achievements of Longyang in the late Qing Dynasty through systematic theme arrangement, becoming a benchmark collection in the field of coin collection.

*本次藏品：五大宣统龙洋银币（五大天王一组）*

典藏尺寸：重：26.8g 直径：39.5mm

宣统三年（1911 年），清政府为彻底统一全国混乱的货币体系，颁布《币制则例》，确立银本位制，由天津造币总厂聘请意大利籍雕刻师路易奇・乔吉（Luigi Giorgi）主持设计，试制新版大清银币。此次试制共推出曲须龙、短须龙、长须龙、反尾龙、大尾龙五大版别，其中仅曲须龙最终获批正式流通，其余四款均为试铸样币，未正式发行，存世量极为稀少，被藏界尊称为 “宣三五大龙洋”，是中国机制币史上最负盛名的版别体系之一。

1. 曲须龙（唯一正式流通版）

核心特征：正面中央镌刻 “大清银币” 四字，上方为满文，下方书 “宣统三年”，左右两侧饰以花枝纹饰；背面主图为蟠龙，龙须呈弯曲飘逸状，龙身舒展，龙尾适中，下方书英文 “ONE DOLLAR”，字体规整大气，是宣三系列中最常见、最具代表性的版别。

历史地位：作为唯一正式流通的国币，曲须龙是晚清币制改革的最终成果，见证了中国近代货币统一的最后尝试，也是清代龙洋的收官之作，是银元收藏的入门级标杆品种。

工艺特点：由乔吉亲自雕刻模具，采用英国进口机器冲压，压力十足，龙纹细节清晰，边齿规整，代表了晚清造币工艺的最高水准。

2. 短须龙（试铸样币，最珍稀版别）

核心特征：龙须短而紧凑，整体造型相对简洁，龙头饱满，龙纹线条硬朗，是四款样币中存世量最少的品种，目前存世仅十余枚，堪称 “币中珍品”。

收藏价值：早在 2004 年北京拍卖会上，一枚短须龙样币就以 118.8 万元成交，如今顶级品相的短须龙市场价已突破数百万元，是机制币收藏的 “天花板” 品种之一。

设计特点：作为早期试铸方案，短须龙的设计更具古朴感，是研究晚清造币厂设计迭代的重要实物资料。

3. 长须龙（试铸样币，飘逸之美）

核心特征：龙须修长飘逸，末端延伸至 “壹圆” 字样附近，龙头硕大饱满，神态威严，龙身线条流畅，整体造型极具视觉张力，是四款样币中设计最具美感的版别之一。

工艺细节：龙鳞雕刻细腻，云朵层次分明，边齿采用独特的齿型设计，冲压工艺精湛，体现了造币总厂的顶级制币水准。

存世情况：存世量仅数十枚，是各大拍卖会上的常客，单枚成交价常年稳定在百万元以上，是高端藏家的核心追逐品种。

4. 反尾龙（试铸样币，神龙见首不见尾）

核心特征：龙身呈逆时针反向盘旋，龙尾隐于云朵之中，颠覆了传统龙洋的正向设计，辨识度极高，藏界俗称 “反龙”，分 “边叶阳纹” 和 “阴纹” 两个小版别。

设计寓意：反向龙纹的设计极具创新性，是晚清造币厂尝试突破传统的体现，因设计独特、存世稀少，成为机制币收藏中的传奇品种，2025 年顶级品相市场价已突破 50 万元。

历史趣闻：因龙纹反向不符合传统礼制，最终未被采纳发行，仅少量试铸存档，成为币史遗憾与收藏传奇。

5. 大尾龙（试铸样币，霸气之选）

核心特征：龙尾硕大饱满，龙鳞密集，龙身粗壮，整体造型霸气十足，是四款样币中龙纹最具冲击力的版别，龙尾占据币面近三分之一，辨识度拉满。

工艺特点：模具雕刻精细，冲压压力充足，龙纹细节分毫毕现，边齿规整，代表了晚清机制币的最高工艺水准。

收藏地位：存世量稀少，单枚市场价与长须龙、反龙相当，是宣三系列中不可或缺的核心版别，完整集齐五大版别，是银元收藏的终极梦想之一。

In the third year of Xuantong (1911), the Qing government issued the "Currency Regulations" to completely unify the chaotic national currency system, establishing a silver standard system. The Tianjin Mint hired Italian sculptor Luigi Giorgi to design and trial produce a new version of Qing silver coins. This trial production has launched five major versions: Quxulong, Short Xulong, Long Xulong, Anti Tailed Dragon, and Big Tailed Dragon. Among them, only Quxulong was finally approved for official circulation, while the other four are trial coins that have not been officially issued and have extremely rare quantities in existence. They are revered by the Tibetan community as the "Xuan San Wu Da Long Yang" and are one of the most prestigious version systems in the history of Chinese mechanism coins.

1. Quxulong (the only official circulation version)

Core features: The front center is engraved with the four characters "Qing Dynasty Silver Coin", with Manchu script above and "Xuantong Three Years" written below. The left and right sides are decorated with floral patterns; The main image on the back is a coiled dragon with curved and flowing dragon whiskers, a stretched dragon body, and a moderate dragon tail. The English word "ONE DOLLAR" is written below in neat and elegant font, making it the most common and representative edition in the Xuan San series.

Historical status: As the only officially circulated national currency, Quxulong is the ultimate achievement of the late Qing Dynasty's currency reform, witnessing the last attempt at currency unification in modern China. It is also the final work of the Qing Dynasty's Longyang and an entry-level benchmark variety for silver coin collection.

Craftsmanship features: The molds are personally carved by Qiao Ji and stamped using imported British machines, with full pressure, clear dragon pattern details, and regular teeth, representing the highest level of coinage technology in the late Qing Dynasty.

2. Short Bearded Dragon (Trial Coin, rarest version)

Core features: The dragon whiskers are short and compact, the overall shape is relatively simple, the dragon head is full, and the dragon pattern lines are firm. It is the least surviving variety among the four sample coins, with only more than ten surviving at present, making it a "treasure among coins".

Collection value: As early as the 2004 Beijing auction, a sample of Short Bearded Dragon coin was sold for 1.188 million yuan. Nowadays, the market price of top quality Short Bearded Dragon coins has exceeded several million yuan, making it one of the "ceiling" varieties for mechanism coin collection.

Design features: As an early trial casting scheme, the design of the Short Bearded Dragon has a more antique feel and is an important physical material for studying the design iteration of late Qing mints.

3. Long Haired Dragon (Trial Coin Casting, Elegant Beauty)

Core features: The dragon whiskers are slender and elegant, with the end extending to the vicinity of the "one circle" character. The dragon head is large and full, with a majestic expression. The dragon body lines are smooth, and the overall shape is highly visually striking. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing designs among the four sample coins.

Craftsmanship details: The dragon scales are finely carved, the cloud layers are distinct, the edge teeth adopt unique tooth design, and the stamping process is exquisite, reflecting the top-level coin making level of the mint.

Survival situation: With only a few dozen surviving pieces, it is a frequent visitor to major auctions, with a stable transaction price of over one million yuan per piece throughout the year. It is the core product pursued by high-end collectors.

4. Anti Tailed Dragon (trial coin, divine dragon sees head but not tail)

Core features: The dragon body spirals counterclockwise and counterclockwise, and the dragon tail is hidden in the clouds, subverting the traditional forward design of the dragon ocean. It has extremely high recognition and is commonly known as the "anti dragon" in the Tibetan world. It is divided into two small categories: "edge leaf yang pattern" and "yin pattern".

Design meaning: The reverse dragon pattern design is highly innovative and reflects the late Qing dynasty mint's attempt to break through tradition. Due to its unique design and rarity, it has become a legendary variety in the collection of mechanism coins. By 2025, the market price of top grade coins has exceeded 500000 yuan.

Historical Anecdotes: Due to the reverse dragon pattern not conforming to traditional etiquette, it was ultimately not adopted for issuance and only a small number of trial castings were archived, becoming a regret and collection legend in coin history.

5. Big Tail Dragon (trial coin casting, a domineering choice)

Core features: The dragon tail is large and full, with dense dragon scales and a robust dragon body. The overall shape is full of dominance, making it the most impactful version of the dragon pattern among the four sample coins. The dragon tail occupies nearly one-third of the coin surface, with full recognition.

Craftsmanship features: Fine mold carving, sufficient stamping pressure, detailed dragon patterns, regular edges and teeth, representing the highest level of craftsmanship in late Qing Dynasty machine-made coins.

Collection status: Rare in existence, with a market price comparable to that of the Long Haired Dragon and Anti Dragon, it is an indispensable core edition in the Xuan San series. Collecting all five major editions is one of the ultimate dreams of silver dollar collection.

*本次藏品：五大宣统龙洋银币（五大天王一组）*

典藏尺寸：重：26.8g 直径：39.5mm

这四组评级封装的晚清龙洋，不仅是中国近代机制币的巅峰典藏，更是一部浓缩的晚清历史、一部中国货币文化的史诗。从宣统三年的五大龙洋，到清代银元的五大天王，每一枚都承载着时代的印记，每一套都凝聚着收藏的梦想。

它们见证了晚清币制改革的曲折与辉煌，见证了中国从传统到近代的转型，见证了中西文化的碰撞与融合，更见证了中国钱币文化的博大精深。对于藏家而言，这些银元不仅是财富的象征，更是历史的传承、文化的载体，是连接过去与现在的桥梁。

在收藏市场日益成熟的今天，晚清龙洋以其极高的历史价值、艺术价值与稀缺性，成为收藏领域的黄金赛道，而完整的主题评级套装，更是藏家身份与实力的象征，具有不可估量的传承与投资价值。

These four sets of ratings encapsulate the late Qing Dynasty Longyang, which is not only the pinnacle collection of modern Chinese mechanism currency, but also a condensed history of the late Qing Dynasty and an epic of Chinese monetary culture. From the Five Great Dragon Oceans of the third year of Xuantong to the Five Heavenly Kings of silver coins in the Qing Dynasty, each one carries the imprint of the times, and each set embodies the dream of collection.

They witnessed the twists and turns of the currency reform in the late Qing Dynasty, the transformation of China from tradition to modernity, the collision and integration of Chinese and Western cultures, and the profoundness of Chinese coin culture. For collectors, these silver dollars are not only symbols of wealth, but also carriers of history and culture, serving as bridges connecting the past and present.

In today's increasingly mature collection market, the late Qing Dynasty's Longyang, with its extremely high historical value, artistic value, and scarcity, has become the golden race track in the field of collection. The complete theme rating set is also a symbol of the identity and strength of collectors, with immeasurable inheritance and investment value.

*本次藏品：五大宣统龙洋银币（五大天王一组）*

典藏尺寸：重：26.8g 直径：39.5mm

以上藏品相关信息请与：四川尚亿拍卖有限公司联系。 

For information about the above collections, please contact: Sichuan Shangyi Auction Co., Ltd