1 Fen Pattern; 1st series; type 1; with Giorgi

Features

Issuer Republic of China
Period Republic (1912-1949)
Type Pattern
Year 5 (1916)
Calendar Chinese republican
Value 1 Fen (0.01)
Currency Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.72 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
241793
References KM# Pn41
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Two Chinese ideograms surrounded by a lumpy circle, all with more ideograms around.

Lettering:
年五國民華中
分壹
圓一當枚百一每

Translation:
Year 5 of the Republic of China
1 Fen
100 pieces in 1 Yuan

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi

Reverse

Diamond shap with floral wreath coming from around the sides.

Lettering: GIORGI

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi

Comments

Type 1 and Type 2 differ from the style of the 'Fen'. These patterns are only known for Type 1.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
5 (1916)  年五

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