10 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-42 (1898-1905) front 10 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-42 (1898-1905) back
10 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-42 (1898-1905) photo
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10 Fen - Guangxu Uncircled dragon

 
Silver (.820) 2.60 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiangnan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
35-42 (1898-1905)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
10 Fen (0.10)
Currency
Yuan (1898-1949)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Weight
2.60 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#22794
Rarity index
43%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG NAN PROVINCE
7.2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Initials are included on some coins, with those being of the mint officials to guarantee the fineness of the coins. Multiple varieties exist for this type, as shown below: