Szechuan-Shensi Soviet 500 Cash

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Here's an authentic example of a major variety of the series. Compare to the Daniel Ching piece (Y512.1). Note: there are many minor varieties that do not carry a premium value and most have not been documented. Minting conditions were crude in those difficult circumstances.
Stars flanking date (obverse) appear 'decorative' & slightly SMALL in size in comparison to other varieties; significance of the rotational alignment differences are unclear to me at this point but these stars have points that are both predominantly pointing up as shown in KM. It is also worth noting that the legends are somewhat free floating in the various varieties. This example is ~35 mm. While the photo does not show it, this coin has a beautiful glossy patina.

Here are a number of RARE articles on Communist Chinese Soviet coins & notes from the Moneta Library:
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Chinese Soviet Coins and Notes - Raeburn (1st research 1937!): [ link ]
Chinese Soviet Coins Intriguing - Hogan: [ link ]
Chinese Communist Armies - Kann (excerpt): [ link ]
Soviet Chinese Copper Coins - Hua Guangpu (Little Brown Book): [ link ]

The premier articles on Early Chinese Soviet issues are the invaluable documents below. It covers the history, coins and notes from 1927-1935 and includes photos and a map: (with color photos; in 3 parts);
Money of Communist China - Sandrock Part I: [ link ]
Money of Communist China - Sandrock Part II: [ link ]
Money of Communist China - Sandrock Part III: [ link ]