Fukien (1896-1903) 20 cents Y-104
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Fukien (Fujian) Province lies on the south east coast of China. The Foochow Mint operated through the Manchu dynasty, and an additional mint was built for struck coinage in 1896. Several other mints have been in operation since that time.
The specimen shown was lot 21188 in Ponterio sale 165 (Hong Kong, April 2012), where it sold for $568. The catalog description[1] noted, "Fukien. 1 Mace 4.4 Candareens (20 Cents), ND (ca. 1896-1903). 福建。1 錢 4.4 分（20 分），ND （約為 1896-1903 年）。 Dots in place of rosettes. 底座有花。NGC MS-63.”
Recorded mintage: 31,772,000.
Specification: 5.40 g, .820 fine silver, 0.0712 oz ASW.
Catalog reference: L&M-296; K-125c; Y-104; Hsu-243.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Kann, Eduard. Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins, Vol. 1 of 3. Bronx, NY: Ishi Press International, 2006.
- Lin Gwo Ming, Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Gold & Silver Coins: Ching and Republican Issues, Seventh Edition, Hong Kong: Ma Tak Wo Numismatic Co., Ltd., 2012.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The April 2012 Hong Kong Auction, Sale #165, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.
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