© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
4 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau ND
1906 year| Silver | 14.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 4 Qian (0.4) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296860 |
|---|---|
| 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 turmoil 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 lot of political upheaval and economic instability, and the production of coins like this one reflects the efforts of the government to stabilize the economy and maintain order in the country. Despite the challenges of the time, this coin remains a valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history.
