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2 Mace - Guangxu Pattern; Hu Poo; silver
29 (1903) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 29 (1903) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| 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#243219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
29TH YEAR OF KUANG HSÜ
HU POO
Translation:
29th Year of Guangxu
Board of Revenue
Comment
The dies were produced at the Osaka Mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Mace - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo; silver) 29 (1903) from Empire of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the Chinese government to be used as a standardized currency for the country, replacing the various private banknotes that were in circulation at the time. This coin was part of a series of currency reforms implemented during the late Qing dynasty, aimed at modernizing China's economy and aligning it with international standards. The Pattern 2 Mace coin was intended to be used as a medium of exchange, and its design was influenced by Western currency models. Despite its intended use, the coin never entered circulation and remains a rare and valuable collector's item today.
