{"product_id":"gu-jin-jian-bao-hui-shou-qing-zhao-guang-dong-sheng-zao-xuan-tong-yuan-bao-ku-ping-qian-si-fen-si-li-yin-bi","title":"Qing Dynasty Guangdong Province-minted Xuantong Yuanbao silver coin, 1 mace 4 fen 4 Buyback | Gu Jin Jian Bao","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026]:mt-5\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b42a6e0f-ffd1-41a4-82a2-7f3e4333d0a3\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Background and Minting Significance of the Guangdong Province Xuangtong Yuanbao (Kuping 1 Qian 4 Fen 4 Li)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn the late Qing Dynasty, facing the influx of foreign silver coins and the chaotic domestic currency system, the Qing government actively promoted currency reform. The Guangdong Mint, as a pioneer in introducing advanced Western minting machinery in China at that time, represented the highest level of minting technology. This\"Kuping 1 Qian 4 Fen 4 Li\"coin, commonly known as\"Double Hao\"or\"Two Jiao\"silver coin, primarily circulated as subsidiary currency to meet the demand for change in daily small-value transactions. Due to the very short reign of Emperor Xuantong (only about three years), the currency from the Xuantong period had a relatively small mintage and limited circulation time, further boosting the collection value of Guangdong Province's Xuantong silver hao, making it an indispensable historical artifact for enthusiasts of modern machine-struck silver coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Guangdong Province Xuantong Yuanbao Kuping 1 Qian 4 Fen 4 Li silver coin\u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the circulating silver coins minted in Guangdong Province during the Xuantong era of the Qing Dynasty. The main features of this silver coin include the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: The obverse of the silver coin is engraved with the characters\"\u003cstrong\u003eXuantong Yuanbao\u003c\/strong\u003e\", with\"\u003cstrong\u003eGuangdong Province Made\u003c\/strong\u003e\"written around the circular ring, indicating the place of mintage, and\"\u003cstrong\u003eKuping 1 Qian 4 Fen 4 Li\u003c\/strong\u003e\", representing a weight of approximately 1.44 qian.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: The reverse features a typical\u003cstrong\u003edouble dragon chasing a pearl motif\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizing auspiciousness and imperial power, with an exquisite design and significant symbolic meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e: This silver coin was minted from high-quality silver, representing the currency manufacturing technology of the late Qing Dynasty. As the year of mintage of this silver coin was close to the fall of the Qing Dynasty, its circulation is small, thus it has certain collection value.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDetailed Specifications and Physical Characteristics of the Kuping 1 Qian 4 Fen 4 Li Silver Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTo help collectors and sellers more accurately understand the condition of their silver coins, the following detailed specifications for this machine-struck old silver coin are provided. Through these professional parameters, you can initially assess the basic condition and wear of the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.38628%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7798%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Specifications and Feature Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.9314%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Points for Collection Appraisal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.38628%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003eFace Value Equivalence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7798%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003eEquivalent to one-fifth of a traditional silver dollar (two jiao \/ double hao)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.9314%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"\u003eLarge circulation as subsidiary currency, pristine condition is extremely rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.38628%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003eStandard Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7798%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003eApproximately 5.3 grams to 5.4 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.9314%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003eSignificantly underweight coins should be suspected as fakes; circulation wear can cause slight weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.38628%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003eCoin Diameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7798%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003eApproximately 23.5 mm to 24 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.9314%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\"\u003eStandard dimensions are the first hurdle in identifying the authenticity of old silver coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.38628%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003eSilver Fineness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7798%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,0\"\u003eBetween approximately 70% - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.9314%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,2,0\"\u003eAs a subsidiary coin, its silver content is lower than the\"Kuping 7 Qian 2 Fen\"main coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.38628%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003eEdge Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7798%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,0\"\u003eMachine-pressed standard straight milled edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.9314%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,2,0\"\u003eAuthentic edges are deep, uniform, and without file marks, crucial for anti-counterfeiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 9.38628%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003eMinor Varieties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.7798%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,1,0\"\u003eCan be divided into thick character, thin character, etc., based on differences in font and totem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.9314%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,2,0\"\u003eSpecial varieties (e.g., differences in dragon horns, dragon pearls) can affect market premium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAuthentication and Condition Assessment Guide for Double Dragon Chasing Pearl Silver Coins\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIn the market for secondhand silver coin Buyback and antique coin appraisal, distinguishing authenticity and assessing condition are central to determining price. In addition to the weight and diameter mentioned above, individual authentication usually proceeds from the following three in-depth perspectives:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eIdentifying Natural Patina\u003c\/b\u003e: After a hundred years, authentic silver coins develop a natural oxidation layer (patina) on their surface, commonly appearing as traditional black lacquer patina, iridescent patina, or chestnut patina. Chemically induced patinas on fakes are usually superficial, have a pungent odor, are overly uniform, and lack depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eExamining Strike Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e: The Guangdong Mint was well-equipped, and authentic coins have sharp and clear lettering (edges of characters). The dragon scales on the\"double dragon chasing a pearl\"on the reverse are three-dimensional, and the cloud patterns are distinct. If the patterns appear blurred or the characters are weak, it is likely a sand-cast fake.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eSound and Material Identification\u003c\/b\u003e: Tapping the edge with a professional method, authentic coins with standard silver content will produce a clear, melodious, and lingering sound; if the sound is dull (too much lead or tin) or overly sharp (too much copper or iron), its authenticity should be highly suspected.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical background of the Guangdong Province Xuantong Yuanbao and its exquisite design make it a sought-after item for collectors and investors. The market value of this silver coin varies depending on the preservation of the coin surface, its rarity, and historical background. Well-preserved and intact silver coins have greater investment potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Price Buyback in Hong Kong | Free Quotation | Online Appraisal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you have this type of Qing Dynasty Guangdong Province Xuantong Yuanbao Kuping 1 Qian 4 Fen 4 Li silver coin and don't know its market value? Gu Jin Jian Bao has specialized in silver coin collection for many years, providing one-stop service from authenticity identification, condition grading, to market valuation. Take clear photos of the front, back, and detailed areas and send them to us. 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