© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Fen Pattern; without hole
21 (1932) year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 21 (1932) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (Sin) (0.01) |
| Currency | Gold Standard (1932) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Branches of leaves and cherry blossoms with Chinese ideograms above.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 仙壹幣位本金
Translation: Gold Standard currency / 1 Fen (Sin)
Engraver: John R. Sinnock
Designer: Clifford Hewitt
Comment
The proposed denomination for this currency was 'Sun'.These patterns were part of an attempted currency that ended up being abandoned. The original patterns were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and sent to the newly-established Shanghai Mint for inspection.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Fen (Pattern; without hole) 21 (1932) from Republic of China made of Bronze is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted in 1932, during the Republican era of China, and features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse side features a stylized dragon, while the reverse side bears the Chinese characters for "Republic of China" and the coin's denomination. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted using a unique process called "sand casting," which involves pouring molten metal into a mold made of sand. This process was commonly used in ancient China and gives the coin a distinctive texture and finish. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and unique design make it a valuable collector's item, with some mint-condition coins selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
