© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
3 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Official Monetary Bureau 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#296879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
叁足省
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 turmoil in China, known as the "Boxer Rebellion" (1899-1901), a period of anti-foreigner sentiment and violence against foreigners and western influence. Despite this, the Hunan Official Monetary Bureau continued to mint coins, including this 3 Qian coin, which was used as a form of currency in the province of Hunan. This coin's existence serves as a reminder of the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during this time period in China.
