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Qing Dynasty, Great Qing Copper Coin,
10 Cash, Jiangsu Province
(Bing Wu Version)
清 大清銅幣
十文 戶部中心蘇
(丙午版)
Item number: A09
Year: AD 1906
Material: Copper
Manufactured by: Jiangsu Mint
Provenance: Fuchin Coin 2023
The Great Qing Copper Coin was a machine-struck copper coin that circulated during the late Qing Dynasty. Due to the chaotic state of circulation of the Guangxu Yuan Pao, the Qing government, in the 31st year of the Guangxu reign (AD 1905), undertook measures to reorganize the currency system. As part of this initiative, the minting of the Great Qing Copper Coin was mandated to replace the Guangxu Yuan Pao. The government established specifications for the design, composition, and weight, aiming for a more standardized production across different regions. This particular coin was minted by the Ministry of Revenue in the 32nd year of Guangxu (AD 1906).
The obverse side displays a coiled dragon pattern within the inner bead circle, surrounded by the inscription “Made in the Guangxu era.” The outer bead circle bears the inscription “TAI-CHING-TI-KUO COPPER COIN” Both sides are equipped with inner serrations, while the coin edge remains smooth.
The reverse of the coin features an inner bead circle inscribed with the homophonic character “Da Qing Tong Bi” (Great Qing Copper Coin). The outer bead circle is adorned with Manchu script, denoting the year of Guangxu’s reign and featuring the characters “bing”(丙) and “wu”(午) on either side, symbolizing the cyclical calendar years. Below, the coin is stamped with the denomination “Twenty wen in standard currency,” flanked by the characters “Hu” (戶)and “Bu”(部) on the left and right sides, respectively. In the centre, there is a depiction of the character “Su,”(蘇) representing the mint location.