© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
4 Fen - Guangxu Pattern ND
1899 year| Brass | 1.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1899 |
| Value | 4 Fen (0.04) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1931) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#291364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole with two Chinese ideograms above and below.
Lettering:
板官
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠᠩ
分四
Translation:
Guan Ban / Boo-fung / Si Fen
Official Mint of Boo-fung / 4 Fen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Due to a cash shortage in 1899, there was a planned release of higher denominations, for which patterns were produced for. Production never took place due to the outbreak of the Boxer Rebellion and the mint falling under the control of the Russian Imperial Army.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Fen - Guangxu (Pattern) ND (1899) from Fengtien Province made of Brass weighing 1.94g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is considered a key date in the Chinese coinage series and its rarity is due to the fact that it was only produced for a short period of time, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
