10 Fen - Guangxu 45 (1908) front 10 Fen - Guangxu 45 (1908) back
10 Fen - Guangxu 45 (1908) photo
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10 Fen - Guangxu

45 (1908) year
Silver 2.55 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kirin Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
45 (1908)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
10 Fen (0.10)
Currency
Yuan (1898-1909)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.55 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.01 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274765
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre with English legend above and below and Manchu words to the left and right.

Lettering:
KIRIN PROVINCE
ᡩᠠᡳᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ
CANDARINS 7.2

Translation: Great Qing

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 10 Fen coin from Guangxu 45 (1908) Kirin Province is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in China. The Guangxu period saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted in the midst of that political upheaval. Additionally, the fact that it's made of silver and weighs 2.55g makes it a unique and valuable collector's item.