50 Cash (Brass) 1-3 (1912-1914) front 50 Cash (Brass) 1-3 (1912-1914) back
50 Cash (Brass) 1-3 (1912-1914) photo
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50 Cash Brass

 
Brass 18.20 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces)
Period
Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1-3 (1912-1914)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
50 Cash (0.05)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Brass
Weight
18.20 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#42445
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flower at the centre, all surrounded by more ideograms.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
造府政軍

幣 銅

文十五錢制當

Translation:
Made by the Provincial Army
Szechuan / Copper coin
Worth 50 Cash currency

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash (Brass) 1-3 (1912-1914) from Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Brass weighing 18.20 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The coin was produced during the reign of the Republic of China, which was established in 1912 after the fall of the Qing dynasty. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in China, including the establishment of a new government, the rise of nationalism, and the influence of foreign powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used form of currency throughout the province, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1 (1912)  - - - - - -
2 (1913)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cash (Brass) 1-3 (1912-1914) coin.