Catalogus
| Uitgever | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1889 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Waarde | 10 Fen (0.10) |
| Valuta | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Samenstelling | Copper |
| Gewicht | |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#Pn4 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by English legend. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
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)) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
造省東廣 釐三分七平庫 (Translation: Made in Kwangtung Province Worth 7.3 Candareens (weight)) |
| Rand | Reeded. |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (1889) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 3054126360 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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-