Summary
Cash, Issued by Khuang-hsu (1875-1908), Hupeh Province, China, 1889-1906
Minted by Canton
Obverse Description
Central square hole dividing the Chinese characters Kuang-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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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1889 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Canton (Mint), China, 1889-1906
latest date usually given as 1908 but from 1906 the mint was striking small round 1 cash coins see NU 40696 -
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
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.62 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
