© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
50 Fen Pattern; Guangxu restrike; copper ND
| Copper | - | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1911-1915 |
| Value | 50 Fen (0.50) |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#289969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with one rosette at either side.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
While these coins say Guangxu on them, these were actually made from previously unused dies, struck at various times between 1911 and 1949 with a progressively reduced silver content. All listed dates and silver contents are approximations.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Fen (Pattern; Guangxu restrike; copper) ND (1911-1915) from Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The coin was produced during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins in his own name. However, his reign was marked by political instability, foreign invasion, and the eventual fall of the Qing dynasty. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the country's past.
