5 Jiao - Guangxu (Pei Yang Arsenal; type 2) 23-24 (1897-1898) front 5 Jiao - Guangxu (Pei Yang Arsenal; type 2) 23-24 (1897-1898) back
5 Jiao - Guangxu (Pei Yang Arsenal; type 2) 23-24 (1897-1898) photo
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5 Jiao - Guangxu Pei Yang Arsenal; type

 
Silver (.860) 13.30 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Chihli Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
23-24 (1897-1898)
Calendar
Chinese - Guangxu era
Value
5 Jiao = 50 Fen (0.5)
Currency
Yuan (1896-1940)
Composition
Silver (.860)
Weight
13.30 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17761
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TA. TSING TWENTY FOURTH YEAR OF KWANG HSU
PEI YANG ARSENAL

Translation:
Great Qing / 24th year of Guangxu
Pei Yang Arsenal

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Guangxu period, which was a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu period saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted during a time of political and social turmoil. Despite this, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance, making it a fascinating piece of Chinese history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
23 (1897)  21000 - - - - - -
24 (1898)  176000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Jiao - Guangxu (Pei Yang Arsenal; type 2) 23-24 (1897-1898) coin.