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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
10 Cash - Guangxu Pattern; Fung-tien; copper
| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 40-42 (1903-1905) |
| 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#275796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FUNG-TIEN PROVINCE
TEN CASH
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Guangxu (Pattern; Fung-tien; copper) 40-42 (1903-1905) 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 Western-style reforms and modernizing China's economy, including the introduction of new currency systems. The Pattern 10 Cash coin, with its unique design and materials, reflects this period of transformation and growth in Chinese history.
