© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Fen Pattern; 2nd series; copper
| Copper | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 24-27 (1935-1938) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
分廿
貝齊
Translation:
20 Fen
Qi Bei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Fen coin from the Republic of China (1935-1938) is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a modernistic design of a stylized "20" surrounded by wheat stalks, which was a common motif in Western coinage at the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural and historical context of China during the 1930s, when the country was transitioning from a traditional imperial society to a modern, Western-influenced republic.
