© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Fen - Guangxu Eight characters; type
| Silver (.820) | 5.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhwei Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 23-24 (1897-1898) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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
Some examples have A S T C in the obverse field, in the four corners around the central ideograms.Type 1 and Type 2 differ in silver purity: Type 1 is .820 Silver whereas Type 2 is .920 silver.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Guangxu era, which was a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu emperor was known for his attempts to modernize and open up China to the world, and this coin reflects that era's cultural and economic shifts. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Anhwei Province adds a unique regional aspect to its history and significance.
