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Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Yuanbao
3.6 Candareens, Guangxu 33rd year, Jilin Arsenal
清 光緒元寶
庫平三分六釐
光緒三十三年
吉林機器局造
Item number: A410
Year: AD 1907
Material: Silver
Size: 15.5 x 15.5 x 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Manufactured by: Jilin Arsenal, Jilin
Provenance:
1. Noonans 2022
2. D. L. F. Sealy Collection
This is a “Guangxu Yuanbao” silver coin minted in the 33rd year of Guangxu (AD 1907), during the Dingwei year, by the Jilin Arsenal, with a denomination of 36 Candareens. The obverse features a five-clawed coiled dragon breathing fire, flanked by the formal name of the country, “Da Qing Guo” (Great Qing State), in Manchu script. The “KIRIN. PROVINCE” is inscribed in English at the top edge, divided by the Manchu script, while the simplified denomination “36 CANDARINS” is inscribed in English at the bottom edge. On each side, there is a six-petal flower as decoration.
The reverse features a beaded circle enclosing the characters “Guangxu Yuanbao” surrounded by a potted evergreen flower vase. The year of the zodiac, “Dingwei”, is inscribed on the sides of the beaded circle. “Made in Jilin Province” is inscribed at the top edge, and the full denomination “Kuping 36 Candareens” is at the bottom edge.
Milling method in Jilin began with the establishment of the “Jilin Arsenal” in the 10th year of Guangxu (AD 1884). By the 22nd year of Guangxu (AD 1896), the Jilin Arsenal started minting the Guangxu Yuanbao. It was not until the 25th year of Guangxu (AD 1899) that the Guangxu Yuanbao minted in Jilin began to include the zodiac year on the reverse side.