© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Jiao / ½ Dollar - Xuantong Pattern; smooth edge ND
1910 year| Silver | 13.47 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 5 Jiao = ½ Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1903-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.47 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above, English denomination below, and flowers on either side.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
造年統宣
1/2 DOL.
Translation: Made in the reign of Xuantong
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type has a smooth edge, indicating it is a pattern. This type is unlisted in the standard references.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Jiao / ½ Dollar - Xuantong (Pattern; smooth edge) ND (1910) from Empire of China made of Silver weighing 13.47 g is that it was designed by the Chinese government to be used as a currency for foreign trade, specifically with the United States. The coin was minted in 1910 but was never officially released into circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
