20 Cash - Guangxu 40-42 (1903-1905) front 20 Cash - Guangxu 40-42 (1903-1905) back
20 Cash - Guangxu 40-42 (1903-1905) photo
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20 Cash - Guangxu

 
Brass - -
Description
Issuer
Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
40-42 (1903-1905)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
20 Cash (0.02)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1931)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34894
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FUNG-TIEN PROVINCE
20 CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Cash - Guangxu 40-42 (1903-1905) from Fengtien 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 the Chinese character "广" (Guang), which means "wide" or "vast," while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath surrounding the denomination "20 Cash." This blend of East and West design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the late Qing dynasty, a time of significant social, political, and economic change in China.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
42 (1905)  - - - - - -

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