10 Cash - Guangxu 'KIANG-SI', with mountain, Ku-Ping
| Эмитент | Kiangsi Province |
|---|---|
| Год | 1902 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 10 Cash (0.01) |
| Валюта | Yuan (1902-1949) |
| Состав | Copper |
| Вес | |
| Диаметр | 28 mm |
| Толщина | 1.5 mm |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Y#152.6 |
| Описание аверса | 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. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Chinese, Mongolian / Manchu |
| Надписи аверса |
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)) |
| Описание реверса | Dragon with pearl at centre and mountain below, all surrounded by English legend. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | KIANG-SI 10 CASH |
| Гурт | Smooth. |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (1902) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1244614980 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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Historical Context: Issued in 1902 under the Guangxu Emperor, this Kiangsi Province 10 Cash coin appeared during the tumultuous late Qing Dynasty. This era saw imperial decline, foreign encroachment, and the Boxer Rebellion's aftermath. Provincial mints, operating autonomously, were crucial for local commerce. This coin exemplifies the transition from traditional cast coinage to modern, machine-struck issues, blending imperial authority with provincial identity amidst systemic instability.
Artistry: The Kiangsi 10 Cash design synthesizes traditional Chinese motifs and modern minting. Specific engravers are unrecorded, but the style reflects a transitional blend, likely influenced by foreign technology and local artisans. The obverse features "KIANG-SI" in English and Chinese, surrounding "Guangxu Tongbao," uniquely incorporating a distinctive mountain motif. The reverse displays a robust imperial dragon, encircled by "10 CASH" and "TA-CHING TI-KUO COPPER COIN," denoting the "Ku-Ping" weight standard.
Technical/Grading: Strike quality for this provincial copper issue varies. Key high-points for grading include the dragon's head, scales, claws, the mountain motif's definition, and the Chinese characters' intricate strokes. Well-struck examples show sharp detail. Common technical issues include weakness in the dragon's extremities, inconsistent planchet quality, and off-centering. Copper coins of this age are frequently encountered with environmental damage or corrosion, impacting overall preservation.