½ Tael - Guangxu Bullion coinage; pattern; white metal
10 (1884) year| (White metal) | - | - |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 10 (1884) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | ½ Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1882-1886) |
| Composition | (White metal) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#274808 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Tael - Guangxu (Bullion coinage; pattern; white metal) 10 (1884) from Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) made of White metal is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. The coin was minted in 1884 as a sample coin for a new currency system that was never implemented, making it a unique piece of Chinese numismatic history. As a result, it is highly prized among collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
