¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; silver) ND (1904-1912) front ¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; silver) ND (1904-1912) back
¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; silver) ND (1904-1912) photo
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¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 "Szechuan Rupee"; silver ND

 
Silver 2.80 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Tibet (China)
Period
Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1904-1912
Value
¼ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1902-1942)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.80 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#91455
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flower in the centre, all surrounded by floral wreath.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
 四
造 省
 川

Translation:
Si Chuan Sheng Zao
Made in Szechuan Province

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

These pieces were struck 1904-1905 and 1912.

The finess may be Ag .935; however, other sources say Ag .900.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in China. The Guangxu Emperor, who ruled from 1875 to 1908, was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins in his own name, and this coin was minted during a period of rapid modernization and Westernization in China. Additionally, the coin was minted in Tibet, which was a region of great cultural and religious significance, and its production reflects the complex political and economic relationships between China and Tibet during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1904-1912)  120000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; silver) ND (1904-1912) coin.