20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon; redesigned dragon) 36-42 (1899-1905) front 20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon; redesigned dragon) 36-42 (1899-1905) back
20 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon; redesigned dragon) 36-42 (1899-1905) photo
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20 Fen - Guangxu Uncircled dragon; redesigned dragon

 
Silver (.820) 5.30 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiangnan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
36-42 (1899-1905)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1898-1949)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Weight
5.30 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12423
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG NAN PROVINCE
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Initials are included on some coins, with those being of the mint officials to guarantee the fineness of the coins. Multiple varieties exist for this type, as shown below: