(1902–1905) China Hupeh (Hubei) Water Dragon 10 Cents – NGC AU58 BN
A superior example of late Qing Dynasty provincial coinage, this (1902–1905) China Hupeh (Hubei) Water Dragon 10 Cents has been professionally authenticated and graded AU58 BN (About Uncirculated Brown) by NGC.
Struck at the Hupeh (Hubei) Provincial Mint during the final years of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), this attractive dragon coin represents an important period in Chinese monetary history. Hupeh provincial issues are highly collected for their detailed dragon designs, variety characteristics, and connection to China’s transition from imperial coinage to the modern era.
This AU58 BN example is near the top of the About Uncirculated range, displaying excellent remaining detail, light evidence of circulation, and attractive brown coloration. With its strong preservation and NGC certification, this coin offers excellent appeal for collectors of Chinese provincial silver.
The coin is securely housed in an official NGC Standard Brown Label holder, providing authentication, protection, and collector confidence.
According to the NGC Census at the time of listing, 132 examples have been graded AU58 BN, with 147 examples certified in higher grades. Population figures reflect coins submitted to NGC and may change as additional examples are certified.
Coin Specifications
- Country: China
- Province: Hupeh (Hubei)
- Date Range: 1902–1905
- Denomination: 10 Cents
- Type: Water Dragon
- Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644–1912)
- Certification: NGC
- Grade: AU58 BN (About Uncirculated Brown)
- Holder: NGC Standard Brown Label
- NGC Population: 132 graded AU58 BN; 147 graded higher
A beautiful certified Qing Dynasty dragon coin, ideal for collectors of Imperial China (Pre-1912), Chinese provincial coinage, silver coins, and historic Asian currency.
