Accession No
TEMP.02949
Description
Circular 光緒元寶 coin of silver. Obverse with a beaded circle at centre, enclosing four Chinese characters reading top to bottom, right to left '光緒元寶' (Guāngxù yuánbǎo) and Manchurian characters in the centre. Chinese inscriptions around the circle read '東三省造' (Made in the Three East Provinces) and '庫平一錢四分四釐' (Worth 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens). Reverse with a dragon at centre and inscription around reading '33RD YEAR OF KUANG HSU MANCHURIAN PROVINCES'.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China; Manchuria
Period
Qing Dynasty early 20th century 1907
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.02949
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Silver
Local Term
光緒元寶 Guāngxù yuánbǎo
Measurements
24mm x 24mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
Minted in year 33 of Guangxu (1907).
Event Date 1907
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Circular 光緒元寶 coin of silver. Obverse with a beaded circle at centre, enclosing four Chinese characters reading top to bottom, right to left '光緒元寶' (Guāngxù yuánbǎo) and Manchurian characters in the centre. Chinese inscriptions around the circle read '東三省造' (Made in the Three East Provinces) and '庫平一錢四分四釐' (Worth 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens). Reverse with a dragon at centre and inscription around reading '33RD YEAR OF KUANG HSU MANCHURIAN PROVINCES'.
Event Date 19/8/2024
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:318138
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