China Fukien Province 20 Cents Dragon Silver Coin (1896-1903) – L&M-296 – Sosettes Obverse, No Dots Reverse – AU Details Cleaned
A scarce and historically important provincial silver coin from late Qing Dynasty China. This Fukien (Fujian) Province 20 Cents issue features the iconic Chinese dragon design, representing imperial authority during the final years of the Qing Empire.
This example is the sought-after L&M-296 variety with Sosettes on the obverse and no dots on the reverse, a diagnostic feature valued by specialists in Chinese provincial coinage.
Graded AU Details – Cleaned, the coin retains strong design details and excellent historical appeal. The cleaning is noted by the grading service, but the coin remains an attractive example of a scarce Qing Dynasty provincial issue.
Coin Details
- Country: China
- Province: Fukien (Fujian)
- Period: Qing Dynasty
- Date Range: 1896-1903
- Denomination: 20 Cents
- Reference: L&M-296
- Variety: Sosettes Obverse / No Dots Reverse
- Grade: AU Details – Cleaned
- Composition: Silver
A fascinating addition for collectors of Chinese provincial coins, Qing Dynasty history, and world silver coinage.
