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© PCGS
1 Yuan - Guangxu
44 (1907) year| Silver (.900) | 26.90 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 44 (1907) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1903-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.90 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Eastern dragon with a pearl in the centre, all with four 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 1 Yuan - Guangxu 44 (1907) coin from the Empire of China was designed by a French sculptor named Paul-Émile Bouchard, who was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a new currency for the country. Bouchard's design features a portrait of the Guangxu Emperor on the obverse (front side) of the coin, and a phoenix on the reverse (back side). The phoenix is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture, and it was hoped that the coin would bring prosperity to the country. It's worth noting that the coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China, as the country was facing internal strife and foreign invasion. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's desire for modernization and progress, and it was intended to be used as a symbol of China's growing economic and political power. Despite these aspirations, the coin's production was ultimately discontinued due to the political instability of the time. Today, the 1 Yuan - Guangxu 44 (1907) coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of China's rich history and cultural heritage.
