© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Fen
29 (1940) year| Brass | 1.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 29 (1940) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
分一
貝齊
Translation:
1 Fen
Qi Bei
Edge
Plain
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
The 1 Fen 29 (1940) coin was issued during the Republican era in China, which was a time of great social, political, and economic change in the country. The coin features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on one side, and the Chinese characters for "One Fen" on the other. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of brass, which was a more durable and valuable material than the copper or zinc used in other coins of similar value at the time. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 (1940) | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fen 29 (1940) coin.
