½ Tael - Guangxu Bullion coinage
10 (1884) year| Silver | 17.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 10 (1884) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | ½ Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1882-1886) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#274771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms with one Manchu word at each side (read left to right, top to bottom), all with outlined clowds at the corners.
Lettering:
ᠰᡠᠨ᠋ᠵᠠ
ᡤᡳᡵᡳᠨ ᡨ᠋ᡝᡥᡝᡵᡝᠪᡠᡴ᠌ᡠ
半廠
两平
ᠵᡳᡥᠠ
Translation:
Kirin, equal to 5 Mace
Standard 1/2 Tael
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
These were some of the earliest struck coins, and this series was authorized to have a total of 5,000 pieces; however, due to uncertain reasons, the total mintage of this series (with all denominations combined) was 2,000.Interesting fact
The ½ Tael - Guangxu (Bullion coinage) 10 (1884) from Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 17.80 g is an interesting coin because it was minted during the Guangxu period, which was a time of great change and modernization in China. The coin's design features the imperial dragon, which symbolizes power and good luck in Chinese culture. Additionally, the coin's silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (1884) | 1420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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