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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#275240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms with one dragon on either side and a flaming pearl above.
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
The Guangxu ("Silver Cake") 1 Yuan coin from Kweichow Province is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
