10 Fen - Guangxu 7.3 Candareens, pattern, copper

Emisor Kwangtung Province
Año 1889
Tipo Coin pattern
Valor 10 Fen (0.10)
Moneda Yuan (1900-1949)
Composición Copper
Peso
Diámetro 19 mm
Grosor
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) KM#Pn4
Descripción del anverso Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by English legend.
Escritura del anverso
Leyenda del anverso 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))
Descripción del reverso Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms
Escritura del reverso
Leyenda del reverso 造省東廣 釐三分七平庫
(Translation: Made in Kwangtung Province Worth 7.3 Candareens (weight))
Canto Reeded.
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (1889) - -
ID de Numisquare 3054126360
Información adicional

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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