© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
20 Fen Pattern; Guangxu restrike; copper ND
| Copper | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1911-1915 |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#289971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with one rosette at either side.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
While these coins say Guangxu on them, these were actually made from previously unused dies, struck at various times between 1911 and 1949 with a progressively reduced silver content. All listed dates and silver contents are approximations.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Fen (Pattern; Guangxu restrike; copper) ND (1911-1915) from Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper is that it is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its limited mintage and historical significance. It was minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, who ruled China from 1875 to 1908, and was part of a series of coins that were minted to help modernize China's currency system. The coin's design features the Chinese dragon and the value "20 Fen" on one side, and the imperial seal and the date on the other. It is made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and has a diameter of 23.5 mm. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin can fetch high prices at auctions and is highly sought after by collectors of Chinese coins.
