Empire of China 5 Cash - Guangxu, 44
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Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Yuan
(1903 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cash
Year
44
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.1
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cash from Empire of China. Issued in 44. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.1 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, with Manchu characters above and more ideograms around. (Guangxu (Emperor) / Made in the Year 44 Great Qing's copper currency Currency worth 5 Cash (Wen))
- Reverse
- Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below. (Made in the reign of Guangxu (Emperor) Copper coin of the Great Qing Empire)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 (1907) | — | 未丁: Y#9.1: Tientsin Central Mint |
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