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2 Fen - Xuantong Pattern; copper ND
1910 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 2 Fen (0.02) |
| Currency | Yuan (1903-1912) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon surrounded by four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
大
幣 銅
清
Translation: Great Qing's copper currency
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type (and all from its series) is only known by patterns.Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Fen coin was designed by a French sculptor named Paul-Émile Bouchard, who was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a new coinage system for the country. Bouchard's design features a stylized dragon on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and a phoenix on the reverse (back) side. The coin was minted in copper and was intended to be used as a low-denomination coin for everyday transactions. Despite its intended use, the Pattern 2 Fen coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
