2 Jiao Pattern, Canton martyrs, brass

€276,047.00
IssuerFukien Province
Year1928
TypePattern
Value2 Jiao (0.2)
CurrencyYuan (1896-1949)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn7
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 Fukien 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)  - 年七十 -
Catalog ID8562277310
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