10 Cash - Guangxu (Manchu at centre; with year) 39-40 (1902-1903) front 10 Cash - Guangxu (Manchu at centre; with year) 39-40 (1902-1903) back
10 Cash - Guangxu (Manchu at centre; with year) 39-40 (1902-1903) photo
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10 Cash - Guangxu Manchu at centre; with year

 
Copper 6.53 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiangsu Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
39-40 (1902-1903)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
10 Cash (0.01)
Currency
Yuan (1901-1949)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.53 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287027
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG-SOO
TWENTY CASH

Edge

Reeded or smooth.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Manchu design elements. The Manchu emperor Guangxu is depicted at the center of the coin, surrounded by traditional Chinese characters and motifs. This fusion of design styles reflects the complex cultural and political landscape of China during the late Qing dynasty, when the Manchu ruling class was struggling to maintain its power and influence in the face of growing internal and external pressures.