½ Jiao - Guangxu 25 (1899) front ½ Jiao - Guangxu 25 (1899) back
½ Jiao - Guangxu 25 (1899) photo
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½ Jiao - Guangxu

25 (1899) year
Silver 1.20 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
25 (1899)
Calendar
Chinese - Guangxu era
Value
½ Jiao = 5 Fen (0.05)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1931)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.20 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32213
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Lettering: 造省天奉年五十二緒光

Translation: Made in Fengtian Province in Year 25 of Guangxu

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The ½ Jiao coin from Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 1.20 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Guangxu 25 (1899) period, which was a time of great change and upheaval in China, marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. Despite the political turmoil, the coin still maintains its value and rarity, making it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.