1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1908) front 1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1908) back
1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1908) photo
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1 Yuan - Guangxu ND

1908 year
Silver (.900) 26.86 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1908
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1908-1949)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
26.86 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#15975
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
YUN-NAN-PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1908) from Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver (.900) weighing 26.86 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The Guangxu period (1875-1908) saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted in the midst of that political upheaval. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of China.