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50 Fen - Guangxu ND

 
Silver (.860) 13.50 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1895-1905
Value
50 Fen (0.50)
Currency
Yuan (1895-1949)
Composition
Silver (.860)
Weight
13.50 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#15998
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HU-PEH PROVINCE
3 MACE AND 6 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Fen coin from Hupeh Province is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in China. The Guangxu period (1895-1905) saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted during a time of rapid modernization and Westernization in the country. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition reflects the importance of silver as a currency standard in China during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1895-1905)  - - - - - -

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