10 Cash - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon; brass) ND (1905) front 10 Cash - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon; brass) ND (1905) back
10 Cash - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon; brass) ND (1905) photo
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10 Cash - Guangxu Uncircled dragon; brass ND

1905 year
Brass - -
Description
Issuer
Honan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1905
Value
10 Cash (0.01)
Currency
Yuan (1905-1949)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#276257
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre and mountain below, all surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HO-NAN
TEN CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Guangxu (Uncircled dragon; brass) ND (1905) from Honan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Brass is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath and the denomination in Chinese characters. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the late Qing dynasty, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.