© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
20 Fen - Xuangtong Type 2 ND
1911 year| Silver (.890) | 5.20 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Manchurian Provinces (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1911 |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1907-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.890) |
| Weight | 5.20 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANCHURIAN PROVIENCES
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Fen - Xuangtong (Type 2) ND (1911) coin from Manchurian Provinces is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in China. The Xuangtong Emperor, who ruled from 1908 to 1911, was the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, and his reign saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin, minted in 1911, bears the symbol of the double dragon, which represents the unity of the two branches of the Qing dynasty, the Han and the Manchu. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of China's ancient currency.
