© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
100 Cash Szechuan imitation; cast ND
1920 year| Brass | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kansu Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 100 Cash (0.1) |
| Currency | Yuan (1920-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more ideograms.
Lettering:
造府政軍
四
幣銅
川
文百壹錢制當
Translation:
Made by the military government
Szechuan / Copper coin
Worth 100 Cash currency
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these coins specify Szechuan, the casting suggests these are from the warlord era of Kansu. For more information, see here.Interesting fact
The 100 Cash coin from Kansu Province was produced during a time of great economic turmoil in China, known as the "Great Inflation" of the 1920s. At that time, the value of the Chinese yuan had plummeted, and many provinces began issuing their own currency to address the shortage of small denomination coins. The 100 Cash coin was one such coin, issued by the Kansu Province, and it was made of brass, a relatively inexpensive metal. Despite its low value, the coin is now a rare and sought-after collector's item, providing a glimpse into China's economic history.
