20 Cash - Guangxu (Copper) ND (1903-1905) front 20 Cash - Guangxu (Copper) ND (1903-1905) back
20 Cash - Guangxu (Copper) ND (1903-1905) photo
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20 Cash - Guangxu Copper ND

 
Copper 14.1 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1903-1905
Value
20 Cash (0.02)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1949)
Composition
Copper
Weight
14.1 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34039
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SZE CHUEN
20 CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Guangxu (Copper) ND (1903-1905) coin from Szechuan Province is interesting because it was produced during a time of great change in China. The Guangxu period saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted during a time of political and social upheaval. Additionally, the coin was made of copper, which was a common material for currency at the time, but is now a valuable collector's item.