10 Fen - Guangxu 7.3 Candareens, pattern, copper

Emissor Kwangtung Province
Ano 1889
Tipo Coin pattern
Valor 10 Fen (0.10)
Moeda Yuan (1900-1949)
Composição Copper
Peso
Diâmetro 19 mm
Espessura
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) KM#Pn4
Descrição do anverso Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by English legend.
Escrita do anverso
Legenda do 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))
Descrição do reverso Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms
Escrita do reverso
Legenda do reverso 造省東廣 釐三分七平庫
(Translation: Made in Kwangtung Province Worth 7.3 Candareens (weight))
Bordo Reeded.
Casa da moeda
Tiragem ND (1889) - -
ID Numisquare 3054126360
Informações adicionais

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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