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5 Li - Puyi Datong
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Manchukuo (Japanese puppet states in China) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Puyi (1932-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-3 (1933-1934) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Datong era |
| Value | 5 Li (0.005) |
| Currency | Yuan (1934-1945) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Value in floral sprays
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
五
釐
Translation:
5
Li
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Li - Puyi (Datong) 2-3 (1933-1934) from Manchukuo (Japanese puppet states in China) made of Bronze weighing 3.5 g is that it features a unique blend of Japanese and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Puyi, the last emperor of China, while the reverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon surrounded by Japanese characters. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the time, when Japan was seeking to exert its influence over China through the establishment of puppet states.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (1934) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Li - Puyi (Datong) 2-3 (1933-1934) coin.