20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-37 (1898-1900) front 20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-37 (1898-1900) back
20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-37 (1898-1900) photo
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20 Fen - Guangxu Uncircled dragon

 
Silver 5.30 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiangnan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
35-37 (1898-1900)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1898-1949)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.30 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#296909
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG NAN PROVINCE
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-37 (1898-1900) coin from Kiangnan Province is that it features a unique design element - a stylized dragon on the obverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Chinese dragon design commonly seen on coins of that era. This uncircled dragon design was only used on coins minted in Kiangnan Province during this specific time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
36 (1899)  11096000 - - - - - -
37 (1900)  5796000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 35-37 (1898-1900) coin.