1 Yuan - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-36 (1898-1899) front 1 Yuan - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-36 (1898-1899) back
1 Yuan - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-36 (1898-1899) photo
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1 Yuan - Guangxu Uncircled dragon

 
Silver (.900) 26.70 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiangnan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
35-36 (1898-1899)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
1 Yuan
Currency
Yuan (1898-1949)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
26.70 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#296912
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG NAN PROVINCE
7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an uncircled dragon on the obverse side, which is a unique design element compared to other coins of the same era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
36 (1899)  2039000 - - - - - -

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