© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Fen - Guangxu Four characters ND
1897 year| Silver (.820) | 1.33 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Anhwei Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AN-HWEI PROVINCE
3.6 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Fen Guangxu coin from Anhwei Province is that it features a unique combination of Chinese characters and Western-style numerals. On one side, the coin has the four Chinese characters "广西省造" (Guangxi Province mint), while on the other side, it has the number "5" in Western numerals, surrounded by a wreath of flowers. This blend of East and West reflects the influence of Western culture on China during the late Qing period, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of history.
