1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1901-1908) front 1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1901-1908) back
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1 Yuan - Guangxu ND

 
Silver (.900) 26.86 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1901-1908
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
26.86 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7387
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SZECHUEN PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

These coins were struck in 1898 and from 1901 to 1908; there appears to be no minting recorded from 1899 to 1900.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1901-1908) from Szechuan 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 saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted during a time of political and social upheaval. Despite this, it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1901-1908)  6487000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan - Guangxu ND (1901-1908) coin.