© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Fen Pattern; 2nd series; copper
| Copper | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 24-28 (1935-1939) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
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 China and was minted from 1935 to 1939. It features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on the obverse, and a traditional Chinese dragon on the reverse. The coin was made of copper and had a diameter of 24-28 mm. What's interesting about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great turmoil in China, marked by the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. Despite the challenges, the Central Mint of China was able to produce a significant number of coins, including the Pattern 5 Fen, which was used as a means of currency during that period. It's also worth noting that the Pattern 5 Fen coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
