China 10 and 1 yuan Set Mao Zedong 100th Birth CCP Politics proof coins 1993

The China commemorative proof coin set of 10 and 1 Yuan, issued to mark a significant centennial political milestone, presents a balanced combination of portrait art, monumental architecture, and landscape symbolism. Struck in proof quality, the coins demonstrate refined relief, mirrored fields, and ceremonial visual language typical of state-level commemorative issues.

The larger coin features a left-facing portrait of an elderly man with a broad forehead, smooth hairline, and composed expression. Facial features are rendered with soft modeling, including a defined nose, cheek, ear, and gently sloping jawline. The neck and collar are cleanly sculpted, and the portrait stands out against open reflective fields, creating strong contrast and depth. Subtle natural toning enhances the three-dimensional appearance.

The reverse of the larger coin depicts a tall, multi-tiered pagoda rising from rugged rocky terrain. The structure displays stacked levels, narrow windows, and sharp vertical lines. In the distance, a long arched bridge spans across a valley, connecting layered hills and adding perspective. The rocky foreground is textured and irregular, contrasting with the smooth sky-like fields.

The smaller coin repeats the portrait theme in a reduced format, maintaining consistent relief style and balanced proportions. Its reverse shows a traditional building with an elongated horizontal profile, pitched roofs, and stone foundations embedded within a textured landscape shape.

Certified by PCGS, this proof set is an expressive example of modern Chinese political and architectural commemoratives, ideal for collectors focused on history, symbolism, and fine medallic execution.

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