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10 Cash - Guangxu 'KIANG-SI', with mountain
| Issuer | Kiangsi Province |
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| Year | 1902 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central rosette or floral ornament in the field, flanked on either side by Manchu script characters. Surrounding the central device, four large Chinese ideograms are arranged and read top to bottom, right to left, identifying the issuing province and mint. An outer legend of additional Chinese ideograms encircles the design, providing the reign title of the Guangxu Emperor, the denomination, and the currency designation. The overall layout is formal and symmetrical, consistent with Qing Dynasty provincial coinage conventions. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese, Mongolian / Manchu |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a coiled dragon in profile occupying the central field, with a flaming pearl before its mouth. A stylized mountain motif appears below the dragon, serving as a distinctive variety marker for this Kiangsi provincial issue. An outer beaded border frames the design, with the English legend encircling the dragon identifying the province and denomination. The dragon is rendered in the standard late Qing mechanical engraving style, with scaled body and cloud wisps. |
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