10 Cash - Guangxu KIANG-SI, Manchu: Boo-chang, Ku-Ping
| 发行方 | Kiangsi Province |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1902 |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | 10 Cash (0.01) |
| 货币 | Yuan (1902-1949) |
| 材质 | Copper |
| 重量 | 7.62 g |
| 直径 | 28 mm |
| 厚度 | 1.5 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | Y#150.1 |
| 正面描述 | Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with Manchu characters in the centre, all with Manchu characters on either side and surrounded by more ideograms. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Chinese, Mongolian / Manchu |
| 正面铭文 |
造省西江 平厙 光 寶 ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᠠᠩ 元 緒 十當 (Translation: Made in Kiangsi Province Ku-Ping Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Boo-chang (mint) Worth 10 (Cash)) |
| 背面描述 | Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | KIANG-SI 10 CASH |
| 边缘 | Smooth. |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
ND (1902) - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1028376180 |
| 附加信息 |
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Historical Context: This 1902 Kiangsi 10 Cash coin dates to the tumultuous late Qing Dynasty under Emperor Guangxu (1875-1908). Post-Boxer Protocol (1901), provincial mints like Kiangsi (Jiangxi) intensified machine-struck copper coinage. This addressed local economic demands, modernized currency, and generated revenue amid imperial decline. The Manchu "Boo-chang" identifies Jiangxi; "Ku-Ping" references the Kuping tael standard. Such issues signify a shift from traditional cast cash to standardized denominations, reflecting monetary decentralization in a weakening empire.
Artistry: The design follows the standard late Qing imperial pattern for machine-struck copper coinage: an imperial coiled dragon obverse, Chinese/Manchu inscriptions reverse. No specific engraver is credited for this Kiangsi issue. The style reflects provincial mint practices, where local artisans, trained on imported Western machinery, blended traditional Chinese iconography with modern minting precision. Artistic impression prioritizes utility, consistent with mass-produced provincial currency.
Technical/Grading: Critical areas for assessing strike and wear for