Summary

Proof striking of the 50 Cents, Kwangtung Province, China, no date on coin (1890 - 1908). Minted by Canton. The Canton mint, superintended by Edward Wyon, opened in 1889. It was equiped with modern machinery. It closed in 1931. This coin is part of a proof set collected by the Melbourne Mint.

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, KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE; around below, 3 MACE AND 6 CANDAREENS

Edge Description

Milled

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