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2 Jiao - Xuantong Kirin type ND
1909 year| Silver (.820) | 5.10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1903-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 5.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
造年統宣
TAI-CHING-TI-KUO SILVER COIN
Translation:
Made in the reign of Xuantong (Emperor)
Silver coin of the Great Qing Empire
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
While the Tai-Ching-Ti-Kuo coins were meant for all of China, spanning over many mints, this particular type was only made at Kirin/Jilin. This type is unlike all others, with the Emperor definitely being Xuantong, but with the obverse having more resemblance to the previous Guangxu issues (with the biggest difference being the Manchu words appearing at the sides, which is unique to this type).This is the only silver Tai-Ching-Ti-Kuo coin from 1909, so it is possible this was a transitional type from Guangxu to Xuantong, that ended up only being struck at Kirin Province. It is also possible this was a local variety made only for Kirin Province.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Jiao - Xuantong (Kirin type) ND (1909) coin from the Empire of China is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Kirin, a mythical creature from Chinese folklore, while the reverse side features a wreath of roses, a common motif in Western coinage. This blending of styles reflects the influence of Western culture on China during the late Qing period and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.
