2 Mace Pattern ND
1868 year| Silver | - | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Tongzhi (同治帝) (1861-1875) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 2 Mace / Qian (0.2) |
| Currency | Kwanping Tael (1868) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#243344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
二
錢
Translation:
Er Qian
2 Mace
Comment
Not much was known about this series for a very long time, from the dates these were struck to the mints that struck them. The Berlin Mint, the Royal Mint, and the Osaka Mint had all been proposed, but it is now certain these come from the Royal Mint in London. The original dies were proposed in 1867, with the circulating coins meant to be struck at the Hong Kong Mint; however, that mint closed in 1868, and production never took place.These coins are thought to be an attempt at a national currency; however, it is theorized that these could have been intended to be used in trade with Korea, based on the design.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Mace (Pattern) ND (1868) from Empire of China made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of the Tongzhi Emperor, who was only 5 years old at the time, making him the youngest emperor to have coins minted in his name.
