20 Fen - Guangxu (Four characters) ND (1897) front 20 Fen - Guangxu (Four characters) ND (1897) back
20 Fen - Guangxu (Four characters) ND (1897) photo
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20 Fen - Guangxu Four characters ND

1897 year
Silver (.820) 5.30 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Anhwei Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1897
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Weight
5.30 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274413
Rarity index
94%

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

The pictured example is of the large dragon type. An example with a small dragon: