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© PCGS
20 Fen - Guangxu Pen Sheng ND
1894 year| Silver (.820) | 5.30 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#274607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Lettering:
HU-PEH PROVINCE
省 本
1 MACE 4.4 CANDAREENS
Translation: Provincial use
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Fen - Guangxu (Pen Sheng) ND (1894) coin from Hupeh Province is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Western-style shield with the coin's denomination and year of issue inscribed below it. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the late Qing dynasty, and adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance.
