2 Fen / 2 Cents Copper

Эмитент Kwangtung Province
Год 1918
Тип Standard circulation coin
Номинал 2 Fen = 2 Cents (0.02)
Валюта Yuan (1900-1949)
Состав Copper
Вес
Диаметр
Толщина
Форма Round
Техника Milled
Ориентация Medal alignment ↑↑
Гравёр(ы)
В обращении до
Каталожные номера Y#418a
Описание аверса Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more ideograms.
Письменность аверса Chinese
Надписи аверса 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)
Описание реверса Value surrounded by English legend.
Письменность реверса Latin
Надписи реверса KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE 2 TWO CENTS
Гурт
Монетный двор
Тираж 7 (1918) - 年七 -
ID Numisquare 1498640690
Дополнительная информация

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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