© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Fen - Guangxu 7.3 Candareens ND
1889 year| Silver (.820) | 2.70 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 10 Fen (0.10) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
造省東廣
釐三分七平庫
Translation:
Made in Kwangtung Province
Worth 7.3 Candareens (weight)
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Guangxu period, which was a time of great change and modernization in China. The Guangxu period saw the introduction of new technologies, institutions, and ideas from the West, and this coin reflects that influence in its design and materials. The use of silver as the material for the coin was a departure from traditional Chinese coinage, which had historically been made of copper or other base metals. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Kwangtung Province, which was a major commercial center at the time, speaks to the coin's potential use in trade and commerce.
