2 Jiao Canton martyrs

€22,875.00
IssuerFukien Province
Year1928-1931
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Jiao (0.2)
CurrencyYuan (1896-1949)
CompositionSilver
Weight5.30 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#389
Obverse descriptionValue within sun with twelve rays all surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering造 省 建福年十二國民華中 20 圓一當枚五每
(Translation: Made in Fujian Province in Year 20 of the Republic of China 5 pieces in 1 Yuan)
Reverse descriptionThe Yellow Flower Mound Mausoleum (Huanghuagang) with human figure at the top, all with Chinese ideograms above and on the shrine.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering幣念紀岡礼黄 七 十 二 烈 士
(Translation: Yellow Flower Mound commemorative coin The 72 martyrs)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage17 (1928)  - Y#389.1: 年七十 (two rows of bricks right of gate) -
17 (1928)  - Y#389.2: 年七十 (three rows of bricks right of gate) -
20 (1931)  - Y#389.1: 年十二 (Flower in reverse legend; two rows of bricks right of gate) -
20 (1931)  - Y#389.2: 年十二 (Flower in reverse legend; three rows of bricks right of gate) -
20 (1931)  - Y#389.3: 年十二 (Star in reverse legend) -
Catalog ID1464189460
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