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5 Fen - Guangxu ND

 
Silver (.820) 1.30 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1895-1905
Value
5 Fen (0.05)
Currency
Yuan (1895-1949)
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#15961
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HU-PEH PROVINCE
3.6 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 5 Fen coin from Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver (.820) weighing 1.30 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Guangxu period (1895-1905) when China was undergoing significant political and economic changes, including the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912, which led to the end of the Imperial era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1895-1905)  4278000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Fen - Guangxu ND (1895-1905) coin.