10 Fen - Xuantong ND (1909) front 10 Fen - Xuantong ND (1909) back
10 Fen - Xuantong ND (1909) photo
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10 Fen - Xuantong ND

1909 year
Silver - 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Xuantong (1908-1912)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1909
Value
10 Fen (0.10)
Currency
Yuan (1895-1949)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34950
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HU-PEH PROVINCE
7.2 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 10 Fen Xuantong ND (1909) coin from Hupeh Province was issued during the reign of Emperor Pu Yi, who was the last emperor of China. The coin features the imperial seal on the obverse and the denomination on the reverse. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted using silver, which was a valuable resource at the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.