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2 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau ND
1906 year| Silver | 7.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 2 Qian (0.2) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
貳省
錢平
Translation: Provincial Scale / 2 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Qian (Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau) ND (1906) from Hunan Province made of Silver weighing 7.30 g is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath and the coin's denomination in Chinese characters. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the late Qing dynasty, a time of significant social, political, and economic change in China.
