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5 Cash - Guangxu An-hui
| Issuer | Anhwei Province |
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| Year | 1902 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears four large Chinese ideograms arranged in a cruciform pattern, reading top to bottom and right to left, flanked by Manchu script characters at centre. The design is encircled by a continuous band of Chinese ideograms forming the provincial and denominational legend. The overall layout reflects the standard Qing dynasty cash coin format adapted for machine-struck milled coinage, with all inscriptions arranged concentrically within a plain border. |
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| Obverse lettering | 造省徽安 光 寶 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡥ᠊ᡠᡳ 元 緒 文五錢制當元每 (Translation: Made in Anhwei Province Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Boo-hui (An-hui Mint) Each 5 Cash currency is one unit) |
| Reverse description | A coiled Imperial Chinese dragon in high relief occupies the central field, depicted facing forward with scales finely rendered and claws extended, pursuing a flaming pearl at centre. Clouds and stylised flames surround the dragon's sinuous body. The English legend is divided between the upper arc, reading AN-HUI, and the lower arc, reading FIVE CASH, with a small rosette ornament separating the two portions on each side. The entire design is contained within a continuous beaded border. |
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