Fukien (1896-1903) 5 cents Y-102
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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 60137 in Ponterio sale 162 (Hong Kong, August 2011), where it sold for $8962. The catalog description[1] noted, “CHINA. Fukien. 3.6 Candareens (5 Cents), ND (ca. 1896-1903). 福建官局造光緒元寶三分六釐銀幣。 Toned and very attractive. 包漿非常漂亮。NGC MS-65. Ex: The Frank Robinson Collection.”
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.35 g, .820 fine silver, 0.0356 oz ASW.
Catalog reference: L&M-298; K-127; Y-102; Hsu-245.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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, Ponterio sale 162: The August 2011 Hong Kong Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2011.
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