© PCGS
© PCGS
4 Qian Bullion coinage; Changsha Chien-Yi Firm ND
1908 year| Silver | 14.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 4 Qian (0.4) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
四足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 4 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, as the Qing dynasty was coming to an end and the Republic of China was being established. The coin's design reflects this transition, as it features a blend of traditional Chinese imagery, such as the dragon and the phoenix, alongside more modern elements, such as the value of the coin in Chinese characters. This coin is a unique piece of history that captures a moment of transformation in China's past.
