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1948 Republic of China cent (FEN) Y# 363 MS66 bronze

$362.00 $292.00

Features
Country China – Republic
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 37 (1948)
Calendar Chinese republican
Value 1 Cents (0.01)
Composition Bronze
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes

Obverse
Sun with Chinese ideograms above and surrounded by a decorative border.

Lettering: 年七十三國民華中

Translation: Year 37 of the Republic of China

Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.

Lettering:
分一
貝齊

Translation:
1 Fen
Qi Bei

Edge
Smooth.

Comments
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.