2 Jiao Pattern; Canton martyrs; brass
17 (1928) year| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Fukien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 17 (1928) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1896-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#276047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Yellow Flower Mound Mausoleum (Huanghuagang) with human figure at the top, all with Chinese ideograms above and on the shrine.
Lettering:
幣念紀岡礼黄
七
十
二
烈
士
Translation:
Yellow Flower Mound commemorative coin
The 72 martyrs
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Jiao coin was designed to commemorate the Canton Martyrs, a group of Chinese nationalists who fought against foreign imperialism and were killed in the Canton Uprising of 1927. The coin features an image of a martyr on one side and the Chinese characters for "Canton Martyrs" on the other. It was minted in 1928 in the Fukien Province, which is now known as Fujian Province, and was made of brass. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its design and history make it a significant piece of Chinese numismatic history.
