2 Fen (Shi Kwan Cent) 28 (1939) front 2 Fen (Shi Kwan Cent) 28 (1939) back
2 Fen (Shi Kwan Cent) 28 (1939) photo
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2 Fen Shi Kwan Cent

28 (1939) year
Brass 5.75 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
28 (1939)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
2 Fen (0.02)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Brass
Weight
5.75 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#21110
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

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

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
仙貳
貝齊

Translation:
2 Fen
Qi Bei

Edge

Plain

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

The 2 Fen coin was designed by the famous Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, who was known for his work in the style of Chinese traditional painting. The design of the coin features a stylized orchid, which is a symbol of elegance and refinement in Chinese culture. The orchid design was chosen to represent the beauty and simplicity of traditional Chinese art, and it has become a distinctive feature of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
28 (1939)  300000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Fen (Shi Kwan Cent) 28 (1939) coin.