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
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
1890-1908 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
33.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.52 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#202
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 425 Pages
