


© PCGS
50 Fen - Guangxu ND
Silver (.860) | 13.50 g | 33 mm |
Issuer | Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces) |
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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 |
Numista | N#15998 |
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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 |
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ND (1895-1905) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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