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© PCGS
½ Jiao - Guangxu Pei Yang Arsenal; type 2; redesigned dragon
| Silver (.820) | 1.32 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Chihli Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 23-24 (1897-1898) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | ½ Jiao = 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1896-1940) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TA. TSING TWENTY THIRD YEAR OF KWANG HSU
PEI YANG ARSENAL
Translation:
Great Qing / 23rd year of Guangxu
Pei Yang Arsenal
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The most noticable difference between the original and redesigned dragons are in the bottom right leg: in the original dragon design, the leg is pointed up; in the redesigned dragon, that same leg has been moved to the bottom, mostly hidden by the dragon's tail.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a redesigned dragon, which was a significant change from the traditional dragon designs used on previous Chinese coins. The redesigned dragon was implemented to symbolize the modernization and reform efforts of the Guangxu Emperor, who ruled China during a time of great change and upheaval.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 (1897) | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (1898) | 231000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Jiao - Guangxu (Pei Yang Arsenal; type 2; redesigned dragon) 23-24 (1897-1898) coin.
