Chekiang Province 5 Fen - Guangxu, 23
Eight characters; pattern; brass
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Information
Country
Chekiang Province
Chekiang Province
Currency
Yuan
(1896 – 1940)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Fen
Year
23
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Fen from Chekiang Province. Issued in 23. Struck in Brass. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0 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 Chekiang Province in Year 23 Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Worth 3.6 Candareens (weight))
- Reverse
- Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 (1897) | — | 年二十二 |
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