Catalog
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Year | 1918 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Fen = 2 Cents (0.02) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Y#418a |
| Obverse description | Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more ideograms. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Chinese |
| Obverse lettering |
年七國民華中 貳 幣铜 仙 造省東廣 (Translation: Year 7 of the Republic of China 2 Fen / Copper coin Made in Kwangtung Province) |
| Reverse description | Value surrounded by English legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE 2 TWO CENTS |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
7 (1918) - 年七 - |
| Numisquare ID | 1498640690 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This 1918 Kwangtung Province 2 Fen copper coin dates to the turbulent Warlord Era of the Republic of China. Post-Qing Dynasty, central authority fragmented, prompting regional governors, like Kwangtung's, to issue their own coinage. This provincial issue highlights decentralization of power and economic autonomy amidst political instability. Its bimetallic denomination (Fen/Cents) reflects a transitional currency system, blending traditional Chinese units with Western commercial standards, indicative of the province's engagement with both domestic and international commerce during a period of significant change.
Artistry: The design of this 2 Fen coin blends traditional Chinese iconography with republican numismatic practices. Engravers are typically