© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Fen - Guangxu Eight characters; type
27 (1901) year| Silver (.920) | 5.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhwei Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 27 (1901) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.920) |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AN-HWEI PROVINCE
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Type 1 and Type 2 differ in silver purity: Type 1 is .820 Silver whereas Type 2 is .920 silver. Krause says only one example is known; however, there are at least two (the one pictured in Krause and the one graded by PCGS, pictured on this page).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Guangxu period, which was a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu period saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted during a time of political and social turmoil. Despite this, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance, making it a fascinating piece of Chinese history.
