© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan - Guangxu Pattern; circled dragon; copper ND
1898 year| Copper | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Kiangnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1898-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KIANG NAN PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded or smooth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern; circled dragon; copper) ND (1898) from Kiangnan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. It is considered a "pattern" coin, meaning that it was produced as a prototype or sample coin, and not intended for circulation. The coin's design features a circled dragon on one side and the Chinese characters for "Guangxu" on the other. The fact that it was made of copper, which was a less valuable metal at the time, adds to its rarity and historical significance. Today, this coin is highly prized by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
