5 Fen - Guangxu

Features

Issuer Kwangtung Province
Emperor Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1890-1905
Value 5 Fen (0.05)
Currency Yuan (1900-1949)
Composition Silver (.820)
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness 0.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
22810
References Y# 199,
Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.
And 1 more volumes.
Kann# 30
Eduard Kann; 2006. Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins / Volume 1. Chinese Coins up to 1911. Ishi Press International, Bronx, New York, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by more Chinese ideograms.

Scripts: Chinese, Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering:
造省東廣

ᠪᠠᡩᠠᡵᠠᠩᡤᠠ
寶 ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ ᠪᠣᠣ 元
ᡩᠣᡵᠣ

釐六分三平庫

Translation:
Made in Kwangtung Province
Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency)
Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency)
Worth 3.6 Candareens (weight)

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE
3.6 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

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ND (1890-1905)  Photo $ 21 $ 590

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 June 21 - 23 HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3108
Lot 31167
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2023 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Heritage Auctions
2022 July 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3100
Lot 36083
Internet Archive
7 Jul 2022 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232142
Lot 61399
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2021 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - Guangxu
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232049
Lot 61344
Internet Archive
2 Dec 2020 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Heritage Auctions
2020 July 12 - 13 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3084
Lot 31056
Internet Archive
12 Jul 2020 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - Guangxu
Heritage Auctions
2019 June 27 - 28 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3074
Lot 31029
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 UNC
(PCGS MS64+)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - Guangxu
Heritage Auctions
2019 June 27 - 28 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3074
Lot 31030
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 606.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - Guangxu
Heritage Auctions
2019 June 27 - 28 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3074
Lot 31031
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - Guangxu
Heritage Auctions
2019 June 27 - 28 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3074
Lot 31032
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - GuangxuPicture 1 of a sold 5 Fen - Guangxu
Heritage Auctions
2019 June 27 - 28 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3074
Lot 31075
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 UNC
(NGC MS64+)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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