1 Jiao / 10 Cents Pattern; copper
3 (1914) year| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 3 (1914) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Jiao = 10 Cents (0.1) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#288160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE
10
TEN CENTS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Jiao / 10 Cents coin from Kwangtung Province made of Copper is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in China. The coin was produced in 1914, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This period saw a shift towards modernization and Westernization in China, and the coin's design reflects this change. The Pattern 1 Jiao / 10 Cents coin features a blend of traditional Chinese and Western design elements, with a depiction of a dragon on one side and the value and year on the other. This combination of styles represents the cultural fusion that was taking place in China at the time.
