This is a large planchet rendition of the smaller type with the hammer handle across the lower star leg. Many varieties exist and this one represents the larger planchet with thin, well defined, characters. This example has small, thin arm, stars flanking the date. This one has two deep gouges across the obverse. I'm unsure of the authenticity of this example, there are many undocumented varieties but this one doesn't conform on a few parameters.
Here are a number of RARE articles on Communist Chinese Soviet coins & notes from the Moneta Library:
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Soviet Chinese Copper Coins ("Little Brown Book") - Hua Guangpu
Soviet Chinese Coppers - Hua Guangpu
Soviet Coins Intriguing - Hogan
Chinese Soviet Coins Intriguing - Hogan
Chinese Soviet Coins and Notes - Raeburn (1937!)
Chinese Soviet Coins and Notes - Raeburn
Chinese Communist Armies Silver Coins - Kann
Chinese Communist Armies - Kann
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);
The Money of Communist China - Sandrock (3 part series)
Part I: The Money of Communist China 1927-1949 - Part I
Part II: The Money of Communist China 1927-1949 - Part II
Part III: The Money of Communist China 1927-1949 - Part III
The Comprehensive Catalog of Chinese Copper Coins ("SOVIET" extract; color illus.) - Duan
Chinese Soviet Copper Coins - Duan
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