廣東「壽」字雙龍光緒元寶銀幣,由於未見記載,因而對於它具體鑄造情況,至今還不明了。在民國時期,有人曾作過推測性的探討 。一種觀點認為:這種銀幣是光緒三十一年(1905)為紀念慈禧太后壽辰而鑄。持這種觀點的可以張炯伯為代表,他在《廣東省造壹兩銀幣》一文中寫道:「惟本品因未紀年,殊難遽斷,然觀其圖案,諧作福壽,環繞雙龍,幕無英文,意含頌祝,大異常制。由此以推,成為紀念幣之一種,專鑄以祝慈禧太后七旬萬壽者也。」另一種觀點認為,此幣系光緒三十年(1904)廣東造幣廠試鑄之幣。持這種觀點者以蔣仲川為代表(觀點見於其鑄《中國金銀鎳幣圖說》)。還有人認為是光緒二十年(1894)戶部推行「一兩本位」時廣東造幣廠試鑄之幣,並非紀念幣。所以說,此幣的具體鑄造情況,至今還是一個未解之迷。無論歷史事實如何,「廣東光緒元寶」銀幣在中國近代官鑄機制銀幣中的獨特地位是毋庸置疑的,其珍罕性和極高的收藏價值是泉界所一致公認的。
Guangdong "Shou" Shuanglong Guangxu Yuanbao silver coin, due to not seen the record, so for its specific casting situation, is still unknown. In the period of the Republic of China, some people have made a speculative discussion. One view is that the silver coin was cast in 1905 to commemorate the birthday of the Empress Dowager Cixi. Hold this view can Zhang Jiongbo as a representative, he wrote in the "Guangdong Province made one two silver coins" in the article: "but this product because of not JiNian, it is difficult to hurriedly broken, but the view of its pattern, harmony for longevity, around the double dragon, curtain without English, meaning to bless, great anomaly system. From this to push, become one of the commemorative coins, specially cast to wish the Empress Dowager Cixi seventy years old also." Another view is that this coin was cast by the Guangdong Mint in the thirtieth year of Guangxu (1904). Those who hold this view are represented by Jiang Zhongchuan (his views can be seen in his painting of China's gold, silver and nickel coins). Others believe that it was a trial coin cast by the Guangdong Mint in the 20th year of Guangxu Emperor (1894) when the Ministry of Household carried out the "One or Two Standard", rather than a commemorative coin. Therefore, the specific casting situation of this coin is still an unsolved mystery. No matter how the historical facts are, "Guangdong Guangxu Yuanbao" silver coin in China's modern official casting mechanism in the unique position is beyond doubt, its rarity and high collection value is recognized by the Quan circle.
壽字紋是古代漢族傳統紋飾之一。屬於是文字紋的一種。《尚書》上所載五福:一曰壽、二曰富、三曰康寧、四曰攸好德、五曰考終命。「長壽」是命不夭折而且福壽綿長 。「壽」字,寓意「福壽綿長、壽與天齊、有福有壽、福壽安康」。
Shou character pattern is one of the traditional patterns of ancient Han nationality. It belongs to a kind of writing pattern. According to the Book of History, there are five blessings: one is longevity, the second is wealth, the third is health, the fourth is good virtue, and the fifth is death examination. "Long life" is to live a long and uninterrupted life. "Shou" word, meaning "longevity long, longevity and day Qi, have longevity, longevity and well-being."
蝙蝠紋是中國傳統寓意紋樣。蝙蝠不是鳥,也不是鼠,而是一種能夠飛翔的哺乳動物,屬動物學中的翼手目。在中國傳統的裝飾藝術中,蝙蝠的形象被當作幸福的象徵,習俗運用「蝠」、「福」字的諧音,並將蝙蝠的飛臨,結合成「進福」的寓意,希望幸福會像蝙蝠那樣自天而降。以此組吉祥圖案。
Bat pattern is a traditional Chinese implication pattern. The bat is neither a bird nor a mouse, but a flying mammal belonging to the zoological order Pteroptera. In traditional Chinese decorative arts, the image of bats is regarded as a symbol of happiness. The homophony of the Chinese characters "bat" and "fu" is used, and the arrival of bats is combined with the implication of "entering fu", hoping that happiness will come down from heaven like bats. This group of auspicious patterns.
此幣重26.9g,直徑3.9cm。正面珠圈中滿漢文「光緒元寶」四字,圈外上環「廣東省造」,下環書幣值「庫平重壹兩」,左右兩側分鐫蝙蝠圖案,取「蝠」、「福」兩字諧音。背面珠圈內鑄一圓形「壽」字,珠圈外鑄雙龍戲珠圖案。此錢幣品相較好,字體清晰,形制規整,質地優良,字體筆法流暢,紋飾刻制工細,其色澤自然,不論是文字還是圖案,都顯得自然細膩,深淺合適。整體包漿自然,流通磨損少,保存十分細緻,異常精美,間架結構平衡舒展,在龍洋裡首屈一指,極具收藏意義以及市場價值。
The coin weighs 26.9g and has a diameter of 3.9cm. The front bead circle is full of Chinese characters "Guangxu Yuanbao", the outer ring is "made in Guangdong Province", the lower ring book value is "Kuping double one or two", and the left and right sides are divided into a bat pattern, taking the word "bat" and "blessing" homophonic. On the back of the bead ring cast a circular "longevity" word, bead ring cast double dragon play beads pattern. This coin is relatively good, the font is clear, the shape is neat, the texture is good, the font is smooth, the grain is fine, the color and lustre is natural, whether it is the text or the pattern, it is natural and delicate, the depth is appropriate. The whole paste is natural, circulation wear is less, preservation is very careful, extremely exquisite, the structure of the interframe is balanced and stretched, second to none in the longyang, and it has great significance for collection and market value.
廣東省造光緒元寶壽字雙龍幣有兩種版式,即庫平重一兩幣和庫平七錢二幣,兩種版式的錢幣設計風格一樣,但是在細節上有很多區別。本品為庫平重一兩幣的版式,由於廣東省當時鑄造此幣的目的是奉獻清廷以祝慈禧太后萬壽,所以鑄額不大,大多奉獻給清廷或贈於當時的達官顯貴,見於民間流通的很少。 廣東省造光緒元寶雙龍壽字幣,是中國銀幣二十珍之一,其設計之精美,鑄制之精湛,文化底蘊制之深厚,在中國機制銀幣發展史上佔有極為重要的地位。
Guangxu Yuanbao Shou Shuanglong Coin has two formats, that is, Kuping weighs one or two coins and Kuping seven money two coins. The design style of the two formats is the same, but there are many differences in details. This product is Kuping heavy one or two coins in the format, because Guangdong Province at that time the purpose of casting this coin is dedicated to the Qing court to wish the Empress Dowager Cixi longevity, so the cast amount is not large, mostly dedicated to the Qing court or gift to the officials and digniaries at that time, in the folk circulation is very few. Guangxu Yuanbao Shuanglong Shou coin, made in Guangdong Province, is one of the twenty silver coins in China. The design is exquisite, the casting is exquisite, and the culture is profound. It occupies a very important position in the history of the development of silver coins in China.
華夏文明上下五千年,歷史文化源遠流長。每一個歷史發展的階段都是我們國家成長的足跡,銀元也正是這歷史銀河中組成的重要部分。就其特定的歷史時期也使它在錢幣史上佔據著重要的地位,它不僅代表著近代中國的貨幣文化,反映了我國近代歷史、經濟,金融的興衰和滄桑,具有很高的藝術觀賞價值和文物價值。
The Chinese civilization has a long history and culture of five thousand years. Every stage of historical development is the footprint of our country's growth, silver dollar is also an important part of the composition of the galaxy of history. For its specific historical period, it also occupies an important position in the history of coins. It not only represents the monetary culture of modern China, but also reflects the rise and fall and vicissitudes of modern history, economy and finance of our country. It has high artistic ornamental value and cultural relic value.