5 Fen - Guangxu (3.6 Candareens) ND (1889) front 5 Fen - Guangxu (3.6 Candareens) ND (1889) back
5 Fen - Guangxu (3.6 Candareens) ND (1889) photo
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5 Fen - Guangxu 3.6 Candareens ND

1889 year
Silver (.820) 1.30 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kwangtung Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1889
Value
5 Fen (0.05)
Currency
Yuan (1900-1949)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Weight
1.30 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274904
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms

Lettering:
造省東廣
釐六分三平庫

Translation:
Made in Kwangtung Province
Worth 3.6 Candareens (weight)

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Fen - Guangxu (3.6 Candareens) ND (1889) coin from Kwangtung Province is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the decline of the Qing dynasty and the rise of modernization and foreign influence in China. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the economic and monetary reforms that were taking place during this time.