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5 Fen
38 (1949) year| Brass (shell casting) | - | - |
| Issuer | Suiyuan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1928-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 38 (1949) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1949) |
| Composition | Brass (shell casting) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Lettering:
分一
貝齊
Translation:
1 Fen
Qi Bei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
The 5 Fen 38 coin from Suiyuan Province is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its unique brass composition and shell casting process. It's one of the few coins from the Chinese province that was produced using this method, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.