50 Fen - Guangxu (Pei Yang) 25 (1899) front 50 Fen - Guangxu (Pei Yang) 25 (1899) back
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50 Fen - Guangxu Pei Yang

25 (1899) year
Silver (.860) 13.30 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Chihli Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
25 (1899)
Calendar
Chinese - Guangxu era
Value
50 Fen (0.50)
Currency
Yuan (1896-1940)
Composition
Silver (.860)
Weight
13.30 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34870
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25TH YEAR OF KUANG HSU
PEI YANG

Translation:
25th year of Guangxu
Pei Yang

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Fen - Guangxu (Pei Yang) 25 (1899) coin from Chihli Province is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the Guangxu Emperor, while the reverse side features a depiction of a dragon, which is a symbol of Chinese culture and mythology. However, the dragon is depicted in a more Westernized style, with a more realistic and detailed representation than is typically found in traditional Chinese art. This blending of styles reflects the influence of Western culture on China during the late Qing period, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of cultural history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
25 (1899)  56000 - - - - - -

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