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1 Jiao Shansi Arsenal
17 (1928) year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Shansi Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 17 (1928) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Jiao = 10 Fen (0.1) |
| Currency | Yuan (1919-1937) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms surrounded by more ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
證費消友工工軍
壹
角
年七十國民
Translation:
Military workers' ration token
1 Jiao
Year 17 of the Republic
Comment
These tokens are often found with punch marks, and were given to military workers to use in the general market.Interesting fact
The Token 1 Jiao (Shansi Arsenal) 17 (1928) coin from Shansi Province made of Brass is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted in 1928 during the Republican era in China, and its design features a combination of Chinese and Western elements, with the obverse side bearing the image of a Chinese dragon and the reverse side featuring a depiction of a factory, symbolizing the province's industrial development. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars at auction.