10 Fen - Guangxu (Pei Yang) 25 (1899) front 10 Fen - Guangxu (Pei Yang) 25 (1899) back
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10 Fen - Guangxu Pei Yang

25 (1899) year
Silver 2.65 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Chihli Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
25 (1899)
Calendar
Chinese - Guangxu era
Value
10 Fen (0.10)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.65 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274579
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25TH YEAR OF KUANG HSU
PEI YANG

Translation:
25th year of Guangxu
Pei Yang

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Fen - Guangxu (Pei Yang) 25 (1899) coin from Chihli Province is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the Guangxu Emperor, while the reverse side features a depiction of a dragon, which is a symbol of China, surrounded by a wreath of flowers, which is a common motif in Western coinage. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between China and the West during the late Qing dynasty.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
25 (1899)  153000 - - - - - -

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