Summary
Cash, Issued by Emperor: Khuang-hsu, Hupeh Province, China, 1875-1908
Obverse Description
Four Chinese characters around the hole - Khuang-hsu t'ung pao.
Reverse Description
The mint name in Manchu, pao - su = Kiangsu
Edge Description
The edge is plain
Significance
Modern equipment began operation at the Soochow mint in the 1890's, a second mint was opened in 1904 and both closed in 1906 Although nominally Emperor, Guangxu (Kuang-hsu) was under house arrest at the time these coins were produced.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 24 Jan 1983
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Date Issued
circa 1890 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Brass
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.31 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with square hole
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References
Schjoth 1569 HSU#85
[Book] Schjoth, F. Chinese Currency.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 197 Pages
