© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Jiao - Guangxu Pei Yang Arsenal; type
22 (1896) year| Silver (.820) | 5.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Chihli Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 22 (1896) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 2 Jiao = 20 Fen (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1896-1940) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY THIRD YEAR OF KWANG HSU
PEI YANG ARSENAL
Translation:
23rd year of Guangxu
Pei Yang Arsenal
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins with his own name. This coin, with its unique design and silver content, is a rare and valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 (1896) | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Jiao - Guangxu (Pei Yang Arsenal; type 1) 22 (1896) coin.
