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5 Qian Bullion coinage; Changsha Chien-Yi Firm ND
1908 year| Silver | 18.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 5 Qian (0.5) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
五足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 5 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Qian (Bullion coinage; Changsha Chien-Yi Firm) ND (1908) from Hunan Province made of Silver weighing 18.30 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The coin was produced in the midst of the Qing dynasty's decline and the subsequent establishment of the Republic of China, making it a unique piece of history.
