½ Fen Pattern; 2nd series; with Ping

Features

Issuer Republic of China
Type Pattern
Year 25 (1936)
Calendar Chinese republican
Value ½ Fen (0.005)
Currency Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition Copper
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
242589
References KM# PnA155
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

Sun with Chinese ideograms above and surrounded by a decorative boarder.

Lettering:
年五十二國民華中

Translation:
Year 25 of the Republic of China
Ping

Reverse

Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.

Lettering:
分半
貝齊

Translation:
1/2 Fen
Qi Bei

Comments

The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
25 (1936)  年五十二: Ping lower (under sun?)
25 (1936)  年五十二: Ping under spade (confirmation needed)

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