10 Fen - Guangxu 7.3 Candareens, pattern, copper

Emitent Kwangtung Province
Rok 1889
Typ Coin pattern
Hodnota 10 Fen (0.10)
Měna Yuan (1900-1949)
Složení Copper
Hmotnost
Průměr 19 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round
Technika Milled
Orientace Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference KM#Pn4
Popis líce Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by English legend.
Písmo líce
Opis líce KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE 光 ᠪᠠᡩᠠᡵᠠᠩᡤᠠ 寶 ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ ᠪᠣᠣ 元 ᡩᠣᡵᠣ 緒 7 3⁄10 CANDAREENS
(Translation: Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency))
Popis rubu Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms
Písmo rubu
Opis rubu 造省東廣 釐三分七平庫
(Translation: Made in Kwangtung Province Worth 7.3 Candareens (weight))
Hrana Reeded.
Mincovna
Náklad ND (1889) - -
ID Numisquare 3054126360
Další informace

Historical Context: This 1889 copper 10 Fen pattern originates from Kwangtung Province during Emperor Guangxu's reign, a transformative Qing Dynasty period. As China navigated Western influence and internal reform, Kwangtung pioneered currency modernization through experimental patterns like this. It represents a crucial phase, transitioning from traditional cast to machine-struck coinage, exploring a decimalized 'Fen' system while retaining a link to the traditional candareen weight standard. This pattern underscores Kwangtung's pivotal role in China's early numismatic modernization efforts, reflecting a broader national drive for economic reform and integration with global standards.

Artistry: The 10 Fen pattern’s design exemplifies the transitional Sino-

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