Summary
Cash, Issued by Khuang-hsu (1875-1908), Hupeh Province, China, 1889-1908
Minted by Canton
Obverse Description
Four Chinese characters around the hole - Khuang-hsu t'ung pao.
Reverse Description
Four characters in Chinese and Manchu, Ku-p'ing yi ch'ien kuang (One cash according to the Treasury scale, Kuangtung)
Edge Description
The edge is plain
Significance
The mint at Canton was opened in 1889 with Edward Wyon as superintendent. It was equiped with modern machinery, ie. the coins were struck, not cast.
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
1889 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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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), 3.81 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with square hole
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References
Schjoth 1588
[Book] Schjoth, F. Chinese Currency., 59, plate 93 Pages
