8 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Branch of The Imperial Bank ND
1908 year| Silver | 29.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 8 Qian (0.8) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
捌足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 8 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The coin was produced in 1908, just a few years before the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in China, and the coin's production reflects the country's shift towards modernization and globalization.
