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© PCGS
1 Yuan - Guangxu
| Silver | 26.10 g |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 38-42 (1901-1905) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1898-1909) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.10 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with English legend above and below and Manchu words to the left and right.
Lettering:
KIRIN PROVINCE
ᡩᠠᡳᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ
7 CAINDARINS 2
Translation: Great Qing
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 1 Yuan coin from Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 26.10 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins with his own name and era title, and this coin is one of the few coins that were minted during his reign.
