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1 Tael - 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 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1903-1911) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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
The Pattern 1 Tael coin was designed by the Chinese government in 1906 as part of a series of new currency reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy. The coin features a portrait of the Guangxu Emperor on one side and a traditional Chinese dragon on the other. The coin was minted in silver and was intended to replace the traditional Chinese cash coins that had been in use for centuries. However, the coin's design was not well received by the public, and it was ultimately discontinued after only a few years in circulation. Today, the Pattern 1 Tael coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
