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5 Mace - Guangxu Pattern; Hu Poo
43 (1906) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 43 (1906) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 5 Mace (0.5) |
| Currency | Tael (1903-1911) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
造年緒光
TAI-CHING-TI-KUO SILVER COIN.
Translation:
Made in the reign of Guangxu (Emperor)
Silver coin of the Great Qing Empire
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Mace - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo) 43 (1906) silver coin from the Empire of China is notable for its unique design, which features a combination of traditional Chinese and Western elements. On one side, the coin bears the image of a dragon, a symbol of power and good fortune in Chinese culture, while the other side features a portrait of the Guangxu Emperor, who ruled China from 1875 to 1908. This blending of East and West reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the late Qing period, making this coin an interesting piece of history.
