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2 Mei Pattern
25 (1936) year| Copper |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 25 (1936) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Mei |
| Currency | Mei (1936) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath with date below and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
貳
枚
1936
Translation: 2 Mei
Comment
This type (and all from its series) are only known by patterns.Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Mei coin was designed by the Central Mint of China in 1936, and it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, surrounded by a wreath of peony flowers, which are considered a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a phoenix, which is a mythical bird that represents peace and prosperity in Chinese mythology. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the blending of traditional Chinese culture with modern, Western-style coinage design.
