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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
10 Cash - Guangxu Pattern; Guangxu restrike ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1911-1915 |
| Value | 10 Cash (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#289973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with one rosette at either side.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
While these coins say Guangxu on them, these were actually made from previously unused dies, struck at various times between 1911 and 1949 with a progressively reduced silver content. All listed dates and silver contents are approximations.Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cash coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1875-1908) of the Qing dynasty, but it was not widely circulated until the 1911-1915 period, when Yunnan Province began to issue its own restrikes of the coin. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of specimens known to exist. Its value is not only monetary but also historical, as it represents a unique piece of China's rich numismatic heritage.
