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10 Cash - Guangxu Pattern; Fen-tien; copper
40 (1903) year| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 40 (1903) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 10 Cash (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1931) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEN-TIEN PROVINCE
TEN CASH
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Guangxu (Pattern; Fen-tien; copper) 40 (1903) from Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in China. The Guangxu Emperor, who ruled from 1875 to 1908, was instrumental in introducing a number of modernizing reforms, including the adoption of Western-style currency. This coin, with its unique blend of traditional Chinese design and modern minting techniques, reflects the blending of old and new that characterized this period in Chinese history.