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3 Mace and 6 Candareens Hu-Peh Province

Location Hupeh Province
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Diameter 33.0 mm
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Obverse description Central field features large Chinese characters reading 光緒元寶 (Guangxu Yuanbao) within a dotted inner circle, with the legend 湖南省造 (Made in Hunan Province) around the upper periphery and the denomination 三錢六分 (3 mace and 6 candareens) at the base. Decorative rosette ornaments flank the central inscription on either side.
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Obverse lettering 湖南省造 光緒元寶 三錢六分
Reverse description Central field depicts a coiled Chinese imperial dragon in high relief, facing left with jaws open and claws extended. The English legend HU-PEH PROVINCE curves along the upper periphery, with 3 MACE AND 6 CANDAREENS along the lower periphery, all within a beaded border.
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