1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern) ND (1897) front 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern) ND (1897) back
1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern) ND (1897) photo
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1 Yuan - Guangxu Pattern ND

1897 year
Silver 26.70 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Hunan Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
1897
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.70 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#296770
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HU-NAN PROVINCE
7 MACE 2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

The 1 Yuan and 50 Fen patterns were produced at the Heaton Mint in England; approximately 6 pieces of each denomination are known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern) ND (1897) from Hunan Province made of Silver weighing 26.70g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is considered a "pattern" coin, meaning that it was produced as a trial or sample coin and not intended for circulation. This particular coin is known for its unique design, which features a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other, symbolizing the harmony between yin and yang in Chinese culture. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable and highly collectible piece for numismatists.