10 Cash - Guangxu (Circled square at centre) ND (1902-1905) front 10 Cash - Guangxu (Circled square at centre) ND (1902-1905) back
10 Cash - Guangxu (Circled square at centre) ND (1902-1905) photo
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10 Cash - Guangxu Circled square at centre ND

 
Copper 7.20 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1902-1905
Value
10 Cash (0.010)
Currency
Yuan (1895-1949)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.20 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#285812
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HU-PEH PROVINCE
TEN CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Guangxu (Circled square at centre) ND (1902-1905) from Hupeh Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper weighing 7.20 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu period, which spanned from 1875 to 1908, was marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin, minted during the early years of the Guangxu period, represents a time of transition and transformation in Chinese history.