Summary
1 Dollar, Empire of China, Hupeh Province, no date on coin (1895-1907 AD). Minted by Wuchang. Modern machinery was placed into the Wuchang mint in 1895. The mint remained active until about 1929.
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, four Chinese and four Manchu characters; around, 10 Chinese characters
Reverse Description
At centre, a dragon facing, curved around a pearl; around above, HU-PEI PROVINCE; around below, 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1895-1907 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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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
39 mm (Outside Diameter), 26.82 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#127.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 193 Pages