10 Fen (Pattern; 6th series; copper) 30-31 (1941-1942) front 10 Fen (Pattern; 6th series; copper) 30-31 (1941-1942) back
10 Fen (Pattern; 6th series; copper) 30-31 (1941-1942) photo
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10 Fen Pattern; 6th series; copper

 
Copper - 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Years
30-31 (1941-1942)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
10 Fen (0.10)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#240955
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
分十
貝齊

Translation:
10 Fen
Qi Bei

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 (Pattern; 6th series; copper) 30-31 (1941-1942) from Republic of China made of Copper is that it was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun, who was also known for his work in the field of Chinese painting and calligraphy.