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5 Fen - Guangxu Pattern; Hu Poo; silver
29 (1903) year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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; silver) 29 (1903) from Empire of China made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath and the denomination in Chinese characters. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the late Qing dynasty, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
