10 Cash - Guangxu Flower at centre; without year; brass ND
1902 yearBrass | - | 29 mm |
Issuer | Kiangsu Province |
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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 |
Numista | N#287041 |
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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.