1 Tael - Guangxu Pattern; copper
8 (1882) year| Copper |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 8 (1882) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 1 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1882-1886) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#274812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by simplistic geometric designs.
Lettering:
壹
平 廠
两
Translation: Standard 1 Tael
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Tael - Guangxu (Pattern; copper) 8 (1882) from Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the late Qing dynasty, a time of great change and upheaval in China, and its design reflects the influence of Western styles and technologies on traditional Chinese coinage. The Pattern 1 Tael coin features a unique blend of traditional Chinese motifs, such as the dragon and the phoenix, alongside Western-style numerals and inscriptions, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
