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1 Tael - Kwang-Shu
| Issuer | Qing Dynasty |
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| Weight | 10.98 g |
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| Obverse description | A coiled Chinese imperial dragon occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with finely detailed scales, claws, and whiskers, its head facing forward with a flaming pearl above. Stylized cloud and wave motifs fill the lower field beneath the dragon. The peripheral legend reads KWANG-SHU at the top and KUOPING ONE TAEL along the lower arc, separated by rosette or pellet ornaments at each side. The entire design is contained within a beaded border with a milled rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | KWANG-SHU KUOPING ONE TAEL |
| Reverse description | The central field bears large traditional Chinese characters reading 大清銀幣 (Great Qing Silver Coin) arranged vertically, with the cyclical date 丁末 to the right and the denomination 伍角 (50 cents) at the base, all within a dotted inner circle. The outer annulus displays a legend in Manchu (Mongolian) script positioned along the upper arc, flanked by six-pointed star ornaments and rosettes evenly spaced around the periphery. The design is framed by a beaded border and a reeded edge. |
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