1 Tael - Guangxu Pattern, silver

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IssuerKirin Province
Year1882
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Tael
CurrencyTael (1882-1886)
CompositionSilver
Weight36.8 g
Dimensions45.5 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn1, Kann#914
Obverse descriptionThree columns of four Chinese ideograms each (read vertically).
Obverse scriptChinese
Obverse lettering官吉光 局林緒 監機八 製器年
(Translation: Guangxu, 8th Year Kirin machinery Official production Mint)
Reverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by simplistic geometric designs.
Reverse scriptChinese
Reverse lettering 壹 平 廠  两
(Translation: Standard 1 Tael)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage8 (1882)  - 年八 -
Catalog ID6769719910
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