Empire of China 10 Cash - Guangxu, 1899
Tongbao; Fengtian pure copper; struck
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Cash - Guangxu
Year
1899
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Cash - Guangxu from Empire of China. Issued in 1899. Struck in Copper. Measures 34 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Guang Xu Tong Bao Guangxu (Emperor) / Circulating currency)
- Reverse
- Legend of sixteen Chinese ideograms around the hole read counter-clockwise. (Feng Tian Ji Qi Ju Zao Zi Tong Dang Shi Qian Zhong Er Qian Si Fen Fengtian machine struck, pure copper, value 10 coin; weight 2 Qian 4 Fen)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1899) | — |
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