10 Cash - Guangxu (Mule; Kiangnan) ND (1902) front 10 Cash - Guangxu (Mule; Kiangnan) ND (1902) back
10 Cash - Guangxu (Mule; Kiangnan) ND (1902) photo
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10 Cash - Guangxu Mule; Kiangnan ND

1902 year
Copper - 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Kiangsu Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Pattern
Year
1902
Value
10 Cash (0.01)
Currency
Yuan (1901-1949)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287768
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG-NAN
TEN CASH

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

This is a mule between Kiangnan's Y#135 and Kiangsu's Y#162.1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Guangxu (Mule; Kiangnan) ND (1902) from Kiangsu Province made of Copper is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its unique design and historical significance. The coin features a combination of traditional Chinese and Western design elements, with the obverse bearing the image of a dragon and the reverse featuring a depiction of a mythical creature known as a "qilin." Additionally, the coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.