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| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features four large Chinese characters (光緒元寶) arranged in the central field, with a vertical Manchu script legend at center. The outer legend reads 'KWANG TUNG PROVINCE' at top in Latin characters and '7 MACE AND 3 CANDAREENS' at bottom, separated by dot ornaments. The design is bordered by an inner beaded circle and an outer milled rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a finely detailed coiled Chinese imperial dragon in high relief occupying the central field, depicted facing forward with scales, claws, and flames rendered in sharp detail. Chinese characters appear at the top and lower sides of the field denoting the issuing province and denomination. The design is enclosed within a beaded border with a milled outer rim. |
| Reverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
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