© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Tael Bai Bao ND
1853 year| Silver | 25.32 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Taiwan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Tael |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.32 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Greek design.
Comment
These are said to have been issued by Lin Kung during a rebellion that started in Fung Shan to meet the needs of the increasing military expenditures.An example has been published on Zeno.
Interesting fact
The 1 Tael (Bai Bao) ND (1853) coin from Taiwan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 25.32 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when Taiwan was still under Chinese rule, and it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features the Chinese characters "大清 Ta-Ching" (meaning "Great Qing") and "一兩 Bai Bao" (meaning "1 Tael"), while the reverse side features a stylized dragon and a pearl, which are symbols of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. Additionally, the coin's weight and silver content make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
