50 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 36-37 (1899-1900) front 50 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 36-37 (1899-1900) back
50 Fen - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon) 36-37 (1899-1900) photo
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50 Fen - Guangxu Uncircled dragon

 
Silver (.860) 13.20 g -
Description
Issuer
Kiangnan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
36-37 (1899-1900)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
50 Fen (0.50)
Currency
Yuan (1898-1949)
Composition
Silver (.860)
Weight
13.20 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#296910
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG NAN PROVINCE
3 MACE AND 6 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an uncircled dragon on the obverse side, which is a unique design element compared to other coins in the Guangxu series.