© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Fen - Xuantong Type
1 (1909-1910) years| Silver (.890) | 5.20 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Manchurian Provinces (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1 (1909-1910) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Xuantong era |
| 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#22476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1st YEAR OF HSUAN TUNG
MANCHURIAN PROVINCES
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Different sub-types exist based on the symbols dividing the obverse legend.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Fen - Xuantong (Type 1) 1 (1909-1910) coin from Manchurian Provinces is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The Xuantong Emperor, who ruled from 1908 to 1912, was the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, and his reign marked the end of over two thousand years of imperial rule in China. The coin's mintage was a part of a larger effort to modernize China's currency and economy, which was influenced by Western ideas and technologies. Despite the tumultuous period in which it was minted, the 20 Fen coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
