1 Tael - Guangxu Bullion coinage

Issuer Kirin Province
Year 1884
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Tael
Currency Tael (1882-1886)
Composition Silver
Weight 35.50 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#173, Kann#915
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 ᡝᠮᡠ ᡤᡳᡵᡳᠨ ᡨ᠋ᡝᡥᡝᡵᡝᠪᡠᡴ᠌ᡠ 壹廠 两平 ᠵᠠᠨ
(Translation: Kirin, equal to 1 Tael Standard 1 Tael)
Edge Reeded.
Mint
Mintage 10 (1884) - 年十 - 198
Numisquare ID 5009965010
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