5 Fen - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo; gold) 29 (1903) front 5 Fen - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo; gold) 29 (1903) back
5 Fen - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo; gold) 29 (1903) photo
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5 Fen - Guangxu Pattern; Hu Poo; gold

29 (1903) year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
29 (1903)
Calendar
Chinese - Guangxu era
Value
5 Fen (0.05)
Currency
Tael (1903-1911)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#243225
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
29TH YEAR OF KUANG HSÜ
HU POO

Translation:
29th Year of Guangxu
Board of Revenue

Comment

The dies were produced at the Osaka Mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Fen - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo; gold) 29 (1903) from Empire of China made of Gold is that it is considered a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and limited mintage.