2 Fen / 2 Cents Copper

Emisor Kwangtung Province
Año 1918
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 2 Fen = 2 Cents (0.02)
Moneda Yuan (1900-1949)
Composición Copper
Peso
Diámetro
Grosor
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) Y#418a
Descripción del anverso Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more ideograms.
Escritura del anverso Chinese
Leyenda del anverso 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)
Descripción del reverso Value surrounded by English legend.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE 2 TWO CENTS
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada 7 (1918) - 年七 -
ID de Numisquare 1498640690
Información adicional

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

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