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3 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau; normal San ND
1906 year| Silver | 10.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 3 Qian (0.3) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
三足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 3 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau, which minted this coin, was established in 1906, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This period saw a shift away from traditional Chinese currency, such as cowry shells and silver taels, towards more modern, Western-style coins like the 3 Qian. Despite the changes, the 3 Qian coin still features traditional Chinese characters and imagery, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.
