1 Tael Pattern, Hong Kong Mint, with rays

€243,333.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1867
TypePattern
Value1 Tael
CurrencyShanghai Tael (1867)
CompositionSilver (.982)
Weight36.68 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kann#912, L&M#601, KM#Pn125, Pr#315
Obverse descriptionCoat of Arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland (consisting of lions and a harp) within crowned collar inscribed with a Latin motto, all with fineness and weight below and surrounded by English legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringONE TAEL - SHANGHAI HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE 982 G566 HONG KONG 1867
(Translation: Shame be to him who thinks evil of it)
Reverse descriptionDragon within circle surrounded by rays and four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 壹 海 上  両
(Translation: Yi Liang Shang Hai 1 Tael / Shanghai)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1867  - -
Catalog ID9783815280
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