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© PCGS
5 Fen - Guangxu ND
| Silver (.820) | 1.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1890-1905 |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE
3.6 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Fen coin from Kwangtung 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 industrialization in the country. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition reflects China's long history of using silver as a medium of exchange and store of value, dating back to ancient times.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1890-1905) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (1890-1905) coin.
