20 Cash - Guangxu (Brass) ND (1902) front 20 Cash - Guangxu (Brass) ND (1902) back
20 Cash - Guangxu (Brass) ND (1902) photo
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20 Cash - Guangxu Brass ND

1902 year
Brass 14.58 g -
Description
Issuer
Kiangsu Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1902
Value
20 Cash (0.02)
Currency
Yuan (1901-1949)
Composition
Brass
Weight
14.58 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#42044
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIANG-SOO
TWENTY CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Cash - Guangxu (Brass) ND (1902) from Kiangsu Province made of Brass weighing 14.58 g is that it was minted during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins in his own name. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Guangxu Emperor to modernize China's currency and promote trade.