1 Yuan - Guangxu Pattern; silver plated brass ND
1903 year| Silver plated brass | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Heilungkiang Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1903 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1903) |
| Composition | Silver plated brass |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#275271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HEI LUNG KIANG PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Pattern; silver plated brass) ND (1903) from Heilungkiang Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver plated brass is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the decline of the Qing dynasty and the rise of republicanism. The coin's design, featuring a dragon on one side and the emperor's portrait on the other, reflects the fusion of traditional Chinese motifs with Western-style coinage. Additionally, the use of silver-plated brass instead of solid silver or gold reflects the economic challenges faced by the Chinese government at the time. Despite its historical significance, the coin remains a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples surviving to this day.