© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Fen Pattern; 2nd series; with Kuei
28 (1939) year| Copper | 6.70 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 28 (1939) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.70 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
分壹
貝齊
狌
Translation:
1 Fen
Qi Bei
Kuei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Krause says most examples have a large mintmark (Kuei) below the spade, with Year 28 having both a small and large mintmark variety; however, it seems most do not have any mintmark at all, with Year 28 sometimes (rarely) having one. As well, all other denominations with the Kuei mintmark are listed as patterns, so those from the 1 Fen likely are too.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Fen coin from the Republic of China, which was minted in 1939, features a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a Kuei, which is a mythical creature that is said to have the body of a deer, the tail of an ox, and the antlers of a deer. The inclusion of this creature on the coin was meant to symbolize good luck and prosperity for the country. This design element makes the coin particularly interesting and valuable to collectors of Chinese numismatics.
