© PCGS
© PCGS
50 Fen Support the Republic ND
1917 year| Silver (.850) | 13.10 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 50 Fen (0.50) |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 13.10 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Crossed flags with Chinese ideograms above and below.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
念紀和井護擁
分六錢三平庫
Translation:
Support the Republic commemorative coin
Worth 3 Mace and 6 Candareens (weight)
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The coin was issued in 1917, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. The coin's design, featuring a stylized dragon and the words "Support the Republic," reflects the political and social upheaval of the time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as silver was a symbol of wealth and prosperity in traditional Chinese culture. Overall, this coin serves as a fascinating artifact from a pivotal moment in Chinese history.
