© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Fen - Guangxu Five characters ND
| Silver (.820) | 1.35 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Fukien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1896-1903 |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1896-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOO-KIEN PROVINCE
3.6 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Fen Guangxu coin from Fukien Province is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in China. The Guangxu period (1875-1908) saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted during a time of rapid modernization and Westernization in China. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.
