100 Cashes - Guangxu
38 (1901) year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 38 (1901) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 100 Cashes (0.1) |
| Currency | Yuan (1898-1909) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#275460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with English legend above and below (within ribbons) and Manchu words to the left and right.
Lettering:
KIRIN PROVINCE
ᡩᠠᡳᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ
100 CASHES
Translation: Great Qing
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact design needs confirmationKrause gives limited details, saying only that the obverse inscription is "Guangxu Yuanbao", the reverse depiction is the side view of a dragon, and the composition is brass. Not only does this match the description and picture of the 50 Cashes pieces, but the date of the 30 Cash entry is listed as CD1910 (for cyclical date), and the only other Cash pieces to be listed as having a cyclical date with a known deisng are the 50 Cash piece and one particular 10 Cash piece, which is said to resemble the 50 Cash piece.
Interesting fact
The 100 Cashes coin from Kirin Province (now known as Jilin Province) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in China. The Guangxu 38 (1901) coin was issued during the late Qing dynasty, a period of political instability and foreign invasion. Despite the turmoil, the coin still features the traditional Chinese design of a dragon on one side and the value on the other. This coin is a reminder of China's rich history and cultural heritage, even during times of upheaval.
