© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Fen Pattern; 2nd series; nickel; with Ping
| Nickel | 4.50 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 25-26 (1936-1937) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 10 Fen (0.10) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and one below, all surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
分拾
貝齊
平
Translation:
10 Fen
Qi Bei
Ping
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Fen coin from Republic of China is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a modernistic design of a stylized "10" and the Chinese character for "fen" (分), which means "small currency." This blend of traditional and modern design reflects the cultural and historical context of China during the 1930s, a time of rapid modernization and cultural exchange between East and West.
