© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Fen - Xuantong Type 4; posthumous ND
| Silver (.700) | 5.20 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Manchurian Provinces (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1914-1915 |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1907-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.700) |
| 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#275296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Lettering:
MANCHURIAN PROVINCES
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in China. The Xuantong Emperor, who ruled from 1908 to 1912, was the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, and his reign saw the fall of the imperial system and the establishment of the Republic of China. The coin's mintage in 1914-1915, during the posthumous reign of the Xuantong Emperor, reflects the political instability and power struggles of the time. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the country's transition from empire to republic.
