2 Jiao Pattern, Canton martyrs, brass

€276,048.00
IssuerFukien Province
Year1932
TypePattern
Value2 Jiao (0.2)
CurrencyYuan (1896-1949)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn8, Kann#717x
Obverse descriptionCrossed flags with value above and below, all surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering造省建福年一十二國民華中 貳 角 圓一當枚五毎
(Translation: Made in Fujian Province in Year 21 of the Republic of China 2 Jiao 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
Mintage21 (1932)  - 年一十二 -
Catalog ID6138303750
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