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2 Fen Shansi Arsenal
17 (1928) year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Shansi Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 17 (1928) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Fen (0.02) |
| Currency | Yuan (1919-1937) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms surrounded by more ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
證費消友工工軍
貳
分
年七十國民
Translation:
Military workers' ration token
2 Fen
Year 17 of the Republic
Comment
These tokens are often found with punch marks, and were given to military workers to use in the general market.Interesting fact
The Token 2 Fen (Shansi Arsenal) 17 (1928) coin was issued during a time of great political and economic turmoil in China, specifically during the Warlord Era (1916-1928) when various regional warlords vied for power and control. Despite the instability of the time, the Shansi Arsenal minted coins like this one, which were used as currency in the province. This coin's existence serves as a reminder of the complex history of China during that period.
