Empire of China 50 Fen - Guangxu, 37
Pattern
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Peking Tael
(1900)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
50 Fen
Year
37
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.6
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Fen from Empire of China. Issued in 37. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 13.6 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by more Chinese ideograms. (Made in Peking Mint Year 37 Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Worth 3 Mace and 6 Candareens (weight))
- Reverse
- Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 (1900) | — | 子庚 |
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