Summary
Cash, Issued by Emperor Te Tsung (1875 - 1908), Ch'ing Dynasty, China, 1890-1906
Minted by Canton
Obverse Description
Central square hole dividing the Chinese characters Kuang-hsu t'ung-pao
Reverse Description
Two characters divided by the hole giving the mint name in Manchu.
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
1890-1906 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Canton (Mint), China, 1890-1906
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), 2.92 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with square hole
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References
Y#190
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 426 Pages
