1 Qian Bullion coinage; Changsha Chien-Yi Firm ND
1908 year| Silver | 3.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 1 Qian (0.1) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
壹
錢
Translation: 1 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Qian coin from Hunan Province is that it was produced during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The coin was minted in 1908, just a few years before the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in the country, and the coin's production reflects the tumultuous times in which it was created.
