20 Fen (Pattern; 2nd series; pewter) 25-27 (1936-1938) front 20 Fen (Pattern; 2nd series; pewter) 25-27 (1936-1938) back
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20 Fen Pattern; 2nd series; pewter

 
Pewter - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Years
25-27 (1936-1938)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#242133
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.

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 (Pattern; 2nd series; pewter) 25-27 (1936-1938) from Republic of China made of Pewter is that it was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun, who was also known for his work in the field of Chinese painting and calligraphy.