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10 Cents, China, 1896-1908

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 cent coin, Emperor Kuang-hsu
China, Fukien Province, 1896-1908
Obverse Image: Orthodox text in a beaded circle and Manchu script at the center.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TSAO / CHU / KUAN / CHIEN / FU / KUANG / YUAN / LI / SSU / FEN / SSU / I / P'ING (Translation: Currency of the Kuan-hsu period (written in Manchu script in the center and Orthodox surrounding), Fukien Province, 7.2 Candareens)
Reverse Image: Front view dragon, fiery ball has 6 flames; with text surrounding.
Reverse Text: FOO-KIEN / PROVINCE. / 7.2 / CANDAREENS
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1896-1908
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Object Name
coin
10 Cents, China, 1896 - 1908
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