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50 Fen - Guangxu 3 Mace and 6.5 Candareens; pattern; copper ND
1889 year| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 50 Fen (0.50) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
造省東廣
釐五分六錢三平庫
Translation:
Made in Kwangtung Province
Worth 3 Mace and 6.5 Candareens (weight)
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Fen - Guangxu (3 Mace and 6.5 Candareens; pattern; copper) ND (1889) from Kwangtung Province made of Copper is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its unique design and historical significance. The coin features a combination of Chinese and Western elements, with the obverse bearing the image of the Guangxu Emperor and the reverse featuring a combination of three mace and six and a half candareens, which was a traditional Chinese weight system. Additionally, the coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
