1902-05 China Hupeh Large Dragon “PHOVINCE” 10C – NGC MS 61 BN – TOP POP
An attractive 1902-1905 China Hupeh Large Dragon 10 Cent featuring the distinctive “PHOVINCE” variety and Small Manchu obverse. This example is certified by NGC and graded MS 61 BN (Mint State 61, Brown).
The Large Dragon design is one of the most recognizable and collectible types of late Qing Dynasty Chinese provincial coinage. The “PHOVINCE” spelling variety, combined with the Small Manchu characters, makes this a particularly interesting variety for specialized collectors of Hupeh coinage.
This example is especially desirable due to its very low NGC population: only 11 examples have been graded MS 61 BN, with none graded higher. This gives the coin Top Pop status at NGC, making it an excellent opportunity for collectors seeking a finest-known example for their collection.
Coin Details:
- Date: 1902-1905
- Country: China
- Province: Hupeh
- Type: Large Dragon
- Variety: “PHOVINCE” – Small Manchu
- Denomination: 10 Cent
- Grade: NGC MS 61 BN
- NGC Population: 11
- Higher Grades: None
- Population Status: TOP POP
A scarce and highly collectible Hupeh variety with an exceptional NGC Top Pop designation, offering strong appeal to advanced collectors of Chinese provincial and Qing Dynasty coinage.
