© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Cash - Guangxu Without minting authority
44 (1907) year| Copper | 4.10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 44 (1907) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 5 Cash (0.005) |
| Currency | Yuan (1903-1912) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#246842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
造年緒光
TAI-CHING-TI-KUO COPPER COIN.
Translation:
Made in the reign of Guangxu (Emperor)
Copper coin of the Great Qing Empire
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cash coin from the Empire of China, minted in 1907 without minting authority, is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the Guangxu Emperor, while the reverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon surrounded by intricate floral patterns. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that was taking place between China and the West during the late Qing period.
