20 Cash - Guangxu (Pattern; copper) 40-42 (1903-1905) front 20 Cash - Guangxu (Pattern; copper) 40-42 (1903-1905) back
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20 Cash - Guangxu Pattern; copper

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Pattern
Years
40-42 (1903-1905)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864)
Value
20 Cash (0.02)
Currency
Yuan (1897-1931)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#275797
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Lettering:
FUNG-TIEN PROVINCE
20 CASH

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Cash - Guangxu (Pattern; copper) 40-42 (1903-1905) from Fengtien Province (Chinese provinces) made of Copper is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath and the denomination "20 Cash" in Chinese characters. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence of Western powers in China during the late Qing dynasty period.