10 Cash - Guangxu "SHANG-TUNG" ND

The Guangxu ("SHANG-TUNG") ND (1904-1905) coin from Shantung Province was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu Emperor, who ruled from 1875 to 1908, was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins in his own name. This coin was minted as part of a series of reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy and currency system. The use of copper as the material for the coin was a departure from the traditional use of silver or other precious metals, and reflected the government's efforts to increase the supply of currency in circulation and promote economic growth. Despite these efforts, the coin's mintage was ultimately limited due to the political instability and financial difficulties faced by the Qing government during this period. Today, the Guangxu ("SHANG-TUNG") ND (1904-1905) coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Chinese currency.