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1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Guwang / Guang; unorthodox type; struck ND
| Brass | 3.73 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1890 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.73 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
One Manchu word to the left (read vertically) and one Chinese ideogram to the right, all with two ideograms above and two below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
平庫
ᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ 廣
一
錢
Translation:
Guwang / Guang / Ku Ping Yi Qian
Guwang / Guang / Treasury scales 1 Qian
Edge
Plain
Comment
This reverse had imperial disapproval, but was not immediately discontinued.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Guangxu Emperor in a traditional Chinese dragon robe, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath surrounding the denomination and year of issue. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that was taking place between China and the West during the late Qing period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1889-1890) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Guwang / Guang; unorthodox type; struck) ND (1889-1890) coin.
