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20 Fen - Guangxu ND
1902 year| Silver (.820) | 5.30 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HU-NAN PROVINCE
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Fen - Guangxu ND (1902) coin from Hunan Province is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin, made of silver and weighing 5.30 grams, was circulated during a time of significant economic, political, and social upheaval in China. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history.
