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

1902 year
Copper - 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Chekiang Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
1902
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1896-1940)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#275731
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHE-KIANG PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

One important thing to note is that, while the proper spelling would have been 'Cheh-kiang' (as seen on pieces struck at Hangchow), the spelling on these patterns is 'Che-kiang'.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern; copper) ND (1902) from Chekiang Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is believed that only 200 of these coins were minted, making it a highly valuable piece of numismatic history.