Empire of China 1 Tael, 1867
Pattern; Hong Kong Mint; with rays
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Shanghai Tael
(1867)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Tael
Year
1867
Ruler
Qing dynastyTongzhi (同治帝)
(1861–1875)
Composition
Silver (.982)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
36.68
Diameter (mm)
39
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tael from Empire of China. Issued in 1867. Struck in Silver (.982). Measures 39 mm and weighs 36.68 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of Arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland (consisting of lions and a harp) within crowned collar inscribed with a Latin motto, all with fineness and weight below and surrounded by English legend. (Shame be to him who thinks evil of it)
- Reverse
- Dragon within circle surrounded by rays and four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Yi Liang Shang Hai 1 Tael / Shanghai)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | — |
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