1 Yuan - Guangxu Token coinage; brass ND
1904 year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1904 |
| Value | 1 Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1931) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#275782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eastern dragon with a pearl in the centre, all with four Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Lettering:
造年緒光
TAI-CHING-TI-KUO COPPER COIN.
Translation:
Made in the reign of Guangxu (Emperor)
Silver coin of the Great Qing Empire
Interesting fact
The Guangxu coinage was a series of coins minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1875-1908) of the Qing dynasty. The Token 1 Yuan coin was one of the coins minted during this period, and it was made of brass, a metal alloy composed of copper and zinc. The use of brass for coinage was a common practice during this time, as it was a more affordable and durable material than other metals. The Token 1 Yuan coin was issued in 1904, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. The obverse side of the coin features the Chinese characters "大清圓" (Da Qing Yuan), which translates to "Great Qing Dynasty Circle," while the reverse side features the denomination "1 Yuan" and a stylized design of a dragon. The coin's design and materials make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in Chinese currency.