1 Tael - Yun-Nan Province

Emittente China, People`s Republic of
Anno
Tipo Fantasy coin
Valore
Valuta
Composizione
Peso 28 g
Diametro 45 mm
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento Medal alignment ↑↑
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i
Descrizione del dritto
Scrittura del dritto Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Legenda del dritto 江西省造 光緒元寶 庫平一兩
Descrizione del rovescio Dragon
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio YUN-NAN PROVINCE ONE TAEL
Bordo Reeded
Zecca
Tiratura ND - -
ID Numisquare 5403926550
Informazioni aggiuntive

Historical Context: The 1 Tael coin from Yun-Nan Province dates to a pivotal era of monetary reform and regional autonomy in Chinese history, primarily the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period. Despite the "People's Republic of China" issuer, these provincial tael issues were historically produced by local mints, particularly in silver-rich Yun-Nan. They served local commerce amidst a fragmented monetary system, often under provincial governors, reflecting regional power dynamics before national coinage standardization.

Artistry: Yun-Nan Tael coin designs blend traditional Chinese iconography with evolving minting practices. The obverse typically features a majestic coiled dragon, a powerful imperial symbol, rendered with varying detail. The reverse displays the denomination and provincial identification

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