1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern; aluminium) ND (1902) front 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern; aluminium) ND (1902) back
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1 Yuan - Guangxu Pattern; aluminium ND

1902 year
Aluminium - -
Description
Issuer
Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
1902
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1897-1931)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#275785
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TENG-TIEN PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

Did you know that the Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern; aluminium) ND (1902) from Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) made of Aluminium was actually a trial strike, and only 20 pieces were minted? This makes it an extremely rare and valuable coin among collectors. In fact, it's considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world, with some specimens selling for millions of dollars at auction.