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.

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