© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan - Guangxu Four characters ND
1897 year| Silver | 27.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhwei Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.10 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 Standard circulation coin 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Four characters) ND (1897) from Anhwei Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 27.10 g is 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. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history.
