Catalogue
| Émetteur | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Année | 1918 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 2 Fen = 2 Cents (0.02) |
| Devise | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Poids | |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Y#418a |
| Description de l’avers | Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more ideograms. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Chinese |
| Légende de l’avers |
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) |
| Description du revers | Value surrounded by English legend. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE 2 TWO CENTS |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
7 (1918) - 年七 - |
| ID Numisquare | 1498640690 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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