Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Fukien (Fujian) Province, China, 1898-1903
Struck at the Foochow Viceroy's or City Mint
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, 4 Chinese and 4 Manchu characters; around, 10 Chinese characters
Reverse Description
At centre, a dragon facing, body curved around a pearl; around above, FOO-KIEN PROVINCE; around below, 3.6 CANDAREENS,
Edge Description
milled
Significance
The Viceroy's (also known as the City ) mint was set up with modern machinery in 1896. It struck silver coins like this from 1898 until 1903
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1898-1903
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.35 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#102
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 190 Pages
