1898 China Kirin Province L&M-513 "Tu Erh" 10 Cash - PCGS Genuine (VF Details, Harshly Cleaned)
Product Description
Expand your collection of scarce northern imperial provincial issues with this 1898 China Kirin Province L&M-513 10 Cash, featuring the distinct "Tu Erh" (土尔) character variety. Struck during the late Qing dynasty under Emperor Guangxu, Kirin copper issues are widely prized for their complex regional die differences and challenging population profiles.
Key Highlights:
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Elusive Variety Attribution: Features the specialized L&M-513 variety attribution, making it a critical acquisition for advanced numismatists completing a comprehensive study of Kirin mint dragon coining.
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PCGS Certified Authenticity: Encapsulated and authenticated by PCGS under certification number 619871, providing guaranteed protection against counterfeits common in regional Chinese series.
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Accessible Entry Point: Graded Genuine - Very Fine Details due to past harsh cleaning, allowing collectors to acquire an otherwise scarce and expensive variety at a more approachable price tier.
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Cabinet Study Piece: A valuable placeholder or reference specimen for collections focusing on late-Qing provincial die varieties and regional mint histories.
1898 China Kirin Province L&M-513 "Tu Erh" Dragon 10 Cents — PCGS Genuine VF Details (Harshly Cleaned) — Gold Shield
A scarce Qing Dynasty provincial silver coin struck at the Kirin (Jilin) Mint during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor. This L&M-513 "Tu Erh" variety is a recognized issue sought by collectors specializing in Chinese provincial coinage and Qing dragon silver issues.
The coin is valued for its rare provincial origin, distinctive variety, historical importance, and strong collector demand. Although certified as VF Details due to harsh cleaning, it remains an authentic and collectible example of late Qing Kirin silver coinage. The PCGS Gold Shield holder provides enhanced authentication and security.
