© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Fen Pattern; 2nd series; brass
28 (1939) year| Brass | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 28 (1939) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Lettering:
分伍
貝齊
Translation:
5 Fen
Qi Bei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Fen coin was designed by the Central Mint of the Republic of China in 1939, and it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western elements. On one side, it has the Chinese characters "中華民國" (Zhōnghuá Mínguó, meaning "Republic of China") and "五分" (wǔ fēn, meaning "five fen"), while on the other side, it has the image of a pagoda, which is a traditional Chinese building, surrounded by a wreath of wheat and a Chinese dragon. This blend of East and West symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the global community.
