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1 Tael - Guangxu Pattern; Hu Poo; silver
29 (1903) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 29 (1903) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 1 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1903-1911) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
29TH YEAR OF KUANG HSÜ
HU POO
Translation:
29th Year of Guangxu
Board of Revenue
Comment
The dies were produced at the Osaka Mint.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Tael coin was designed by the Chinese government in 1903 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 eventually discontinued in favor of a different design. Today, the Pattern 1 Tael coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
