© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Yuan - Guangxu 7 Mace and 2 Candareens ND
1889 year| Silver (.900) | 27.40 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.40 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
造省東廣
分二錢七平庫
Translation:
Made in Kwangtung Province
Worth 7 Mace and 2 Candareens (weight)
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Mass standard of about 1 mace = 3.73 grams or 7.2 candareens = 0.72 mace = 2.69 grams.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins with his own name and era title, "Guangxu", which means "glorious succession". This coin is a rare example of a coin issued during his reign, and its design features a unique combination of traditional Chinese symbols, such as the 7 mace and 2 candareens, which represent the emperor's authority and power.
