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3 Mace - Guangxu Bullion coinage
10 (1884) year| Silver | 10.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 10 (1884) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 3 Mace = 3⁄10 Tael (0.3) |
| Currency | Tael (1882-1886) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms with one Manchu word at each side (read left to right, top to bottom), all with outlined clowds at the corners.
Lettering:
ᡳᠯᠠᠨ
ᡤᡳᡵᡳᠨ ᡨ᠋ᡝᡥᡝᡵᡝᠪᡠᡴ᠌ᡠ
三廠
錢平
ᠵᡳᡥᠠ
Translation:
Kirin, equal to 3 Mace
Standard 3 Mace
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
These were some of the earliest struck coins, and this series was authorized to have a total of 5,000 pieces; however, due to uncertain reasons, the total mintage of this series (with all denominations combined) was 2,000.Interesting fact
The 3 Mace - Guangxu (Bullion coinage) 10 (1884) from Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) silver coin weighing 10.80 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a coin that was minted during the late Qing dynasty, and it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features the imperial dragon, while the reverse side features a stylized 10-ray sun and the coin's denomination. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the traditional copper or bronze used in other Chinese coins of the time, and it reflects the influence of Western minting practices on Chinese currency during the late Qing period.
