1/2 Tael - Guangxu Bullion coinage

Issuer Kirin Province
Year 1884
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Tael
Currency Tael (1882-1886)
Composition Silver
Weight 17.80 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#171 , Kann#917
Obverse description Three columns of four Chinese ideograms each (read vertically) with one stylistic dragon on either side and a charm above.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering 官吉光 局林緒 監機十 製器年
(Translation: Guangxu, 10th Year Kirin machinery Official production Mint)
Reverse description Four Chinese ideograms with one Manchu word at each side (read left to right, top to bottom), all with outlined clowds at the corners.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ᠰᡠᠨ᠋ᠵᠠ ᡤᡳᡵᡳᠨ ᡨ᠋ᡝᡥᡝᡵᡝᠪᡠᡴ᠌ᡠ 半廠 两平 ᠵᡳᡥᠠ
(Translation: Kirin, equal to 5 Mace Standard 1/2 Tael)
Edge Reeded.
Mint
Mintage 10 (1884) - 年十 - 1 420
Numisquare ID 1374292640
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