10 Cash - Guangxu (Flower at centre; without year; brass) ND (1902) front 10 Cash - Guangxu (Flower at centre; without year; brass) ND (1902) back
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10 Cash - Guangxu Flower at centre; without year; brass ND

1902 year
Brass - 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiangsu Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1902
Value
10 Cash (0.01)
Currency
Yuan (1901-1949)
Composition
Brass
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#287041
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG-SOO
TEN CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Guangxu (Flower at centre; without year; brass) ND (1902) from Kiangsu Province made of Brass is that it was issued during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins without the traditional Chinese calendar year on them. This was a departure from the traditional practice of including the year of issue on coins, and it was done to avoid having to change the design of the coin every year. Instead, the coins were issued without a year mark, which made them appear more modern and simplified the production process. This coin is a rare and interesting example of this unique coinage system, and it is highly sought after by collectors.