© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Fen Pattern; 1st series; type 1; with Giorgi
5 (1916) year| Copper | 6.72 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 5 (1916) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.72 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Diamond shap with floral wreath coming from around the sides.
Lettering: GIORGI
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Comment
Type 1 and Type 2 differ from the style of the 'Fen'. These patterns are only known for Type 1.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Fen coin from the Republic of China is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin was part of a series of experimental patterns that were minted in 1916, and it features a combination of Chinese and Western design elements, including the use of the Latin alphabet and Arabic numerals. This blend of styles was an attempt to modernize Chinese currency and make it more accessible to international traders. However, the design was ultimately not adopted as the standard for Chinese currency, and the Pattern 1 Fen coin remains a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history.
