5 Jiao - Guangxu 23-25 (1897-1899) front 5 Jiao - Guangxu 23-25 (1897-1899) back
5 Jiao - Guangxu 23-25 (1897-1899) photo
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5 Jiao - Guangxu

 
Silver 13.10 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
23-25 (1897-1899)
Calendar
Chinese - Guangxu era
Value
5 Jiao = 50 Fen (0.5)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1931)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.10 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32214
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Lettering:
清大
造局器械天奉年四十二緒光

Translation:
Great Qing
Made in Fengtian Arsenal / Year 24 of Guangxu

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 5 Jiao coin from Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 13.10 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the Guangxu period (1897-1899) and features the imperial seal on the obverse side, which signifies the coin's authenticity and value during that time.