Summary
20 Cents, Issued by Kwangtung Provence, China, 1890-1908
Minted by Canton
Obverse Description
At centre, within circle of beads, Chinese and Manchu legends; around, Chinese legend
Reverse Description
At centre, a dragon facing; around above, KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE; around below, 1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS
Edge Description
The edge is milled
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. The silver is .800 fine.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 24 Aug 1995
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Date Issued
1890-1908 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
Silver
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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
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.36 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#201
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 426 Pages
