1 Yuan - Guangxu Pattern ND
1898 year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Shensi Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1898-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#5506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHEN-SI PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
These pieces were made at the Heaton Mint in England, and send were to be sent to Shensi along with the dies and machinery; however, the machinery never made it to Shensi, instead being diverted to the Hupeh Mint.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern) ND (1898) from Shensi Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver 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 and unique piece of numismatic history.