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20 Fen - Guangxu ND

 
Silver (.820) 5.30 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1895-1907
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1895-1949)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Weight
5.30 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27523
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HU-PEH PROVINCE
1 MACE 4.4 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Fen coin from Hupeh Province is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in China. The Guangxu period (1895-1907) saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted during a time of rapid modernization and Westernization in China. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition reflects the country's long history of using silver as a medium of exchange and store of value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1895-1907)  - - - - - -

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