1 Yuan - Guangxu (Eight characters; pattern) 23 (1897) front 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Eight characters; pattern) 23 (1897) back
1 Yuan - Guangxu (Eight characters; pattern) 23 (1897) photo
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1 Yuan - Guangxu Eight characters; pattern

23 (1897) year
Silver plated brass - -
Description
Issuer
Anhwei Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
23 (1897)
Calendar
Chinese - Guangxu era
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Silver plated brass
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274414
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AN-HWEI PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Eight characters; pattern) 23 (1897) from Anhwei Province made of Silver plated brass is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is considered a key date in the series and its rarity is due to a low mintage, making it a valuable addition to any collection.