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1 Yuan - Guangxu "Silver cake"
14 (1888) year| Silver | 24.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Kweichow Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 14 (1888) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1888-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms surrounded by a wreath.
Lettering:
黔
寶
Translation:
Qian Bao
Silver currency
Comment
Not much is known about these early Kweichow coins. At the time, Kweichow did not have a mint, so instead, the province instead operated furnaces where sycee and ingots were refined and molded. These coins were called "silver cakes" based on their shape.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Yuan - Guangxu ("Silver cake") 14 (1888) from Kweichow Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 24.80 g is that it was minted during the Guangxu period, which was a time of great change and modernization in China. The coin's design features a portrait of the Guangxu Emperor on one side and a traditional Chinese dragon on the other, symbolizing the blending of old and new traditions. Additionally, the coin's silver content makes it a valuable collector's item, with some mintages selling for thousands of dollars.
