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1 Tael Bullion coinage, Hunan Branch of The Imperial Bank
| Issuer | Imperial Bank of China, Hunan Branch |
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| Year | 1908 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Within a raised rim bordered by a ring of raised beads, six large Chinese characters are arranged in three columns across the field, reading 湖大清 / 南銀行 (Hunan Branch of the Imperial Bank). The characters are rendered in bold relief with clean strokes against a flat, unadorned field. No additional decorative elements, portraits, or Latin legends are present. The overall design is austere and functional, consistent with bullion coinage of the late Qing dynasty. |
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| Reverse description | Within a raised rim bordered by a ring of raised beads, six Chinese characters are arranged in three columns across the field, reading 省平 / 足紋 / 壹兩, denoting the denomination and fineness of the piece. The inscription translates as 'Provincial Scale Fine Silver, One Tael,' confirming the coin's status as a certified bullion weight piece. The characters are boldly struck in high relief against a plain, unadorned field. The design is utilitarian in character, reflecting the commercial and banking function of this issue. No figurative imagery or additional ornamentation appears. |
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| Reverse lettering | 省平 足紋 壹兩 (Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 1 Tael) |
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