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10 Cents, China, 1912

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 cent coin, Emperor
China, Fukien Province, 1912
Obverse Image: Orthodox text in a beaded circle and around the rim, Manchu script at the center.
Obverse Text: Romanization: Needs translation.
Reverse Image: Front view dragon surounded by rim of text.
Reverse Text: MADE / IN / FOO-KIEN / MINT / 1 / MACE / AND / 4.4 / CANDAREENS
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1912
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 19 mm; 1/32 in x 3/4 in
Object Name
coin
10 Cents, China, 1912
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