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1 Mace - Guangxu Pattern; Hu Poo
43 (1906) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 43 (1906) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 1 Mace (0.1) |
| Currency | Tael (1903-1911) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
造年緒光
TAI-CHING-TI-KUO SILVER COIN.
Translation:
Made in the reign of Guangxu (Emperor)
Silver coin of the Great Qing Empire
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Mace - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo) 43 (1906) from Empire of China made of Silver is that it was designed by a French engraver named Charles Moreau, who was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a new currency for the country. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements, such as the dragon and the phoenix, with Western-style engraving techniques, making it a rare and valuable piece for collectors.
