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2 Mace - Guangxu Pattern; Hu Poo
43 (1906) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 43 (1906) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 2 Mace (0.2) |
| Currency | Tael (1903-1911) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
造年緒光
TAI-CHING-TI-KUO SILVER COIN.
Translation:
Made in the reign of Guangxu (Emperor)
Silver coin of the Great Qing Empire
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Mace - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo) 43 (1906) silver 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 the Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features the imperial seal of the Guangxu Emperor, who ruled from 1875 to 1908. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between China and the West during the late Qing dynasty.
