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1902-1905 China Hupeh Y-122 Large North 10 Cash (PCGS AU 50 BN)

1902-1905 China Hupeh Y-122 Large North 10 Cash (PCGS AU 50 BN)

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1902-1905 China Hupeh Y-122 Large North 10 Cash (PCGS AU 50 BN)

Product Description

Add a classic late-Qing regional variety to your collection with this 1902–1905 Hupeh Province 10 Cash, featuring the distinctive Large "北" (North) character attribution cataloged as Y-122. Struck at the prosperous Hupeh mint during the height of the provincial dragon copper era under Emperor Guangxu, this piece features the iconic scaled dragon motif framed by crisp Manchu-Chinese lettering.

Key Highlights:

  • Desirable Large "北" Variety: Distinguished by the broader, prominent "North" character script variant (Y-122 Lg 北), making it a key piece for specialized variety collectors of Hupeh mint issues.

  • Tightly Regulated Population Census: A scarce mid-grade surviving bracket. PCGS population reports record only 98 examples at the AU 50 BN tier, out of a broader pool where higher-grade specimens remain heavily sought after.

  • Choice About Uncirculated Preservation (PCGS AU 50 BN): Certified by PCGS with rich, chocolate-brown (BN) patination, retaining solid design definition and honest, attractive mint-made surface contours.

  • Numismatic Appeal: A foundational type and variety piece for advanced cabinets mapping out regional Chinese dragon copper mint marks and script variations.

1902–1905 China Hupeh Province Y-122 Large North 10 Cash — PCGS AU50 BN

A desirable Qing Dynasty copper issue from the Hupeh (Hubei) Mint during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor. This Large North (北) variety is a recognized variety among collectors of Chinese provincial coinage and represents the development of modern machine-struck coinage in late Imperial China.

Its value is supported by its Qing Dynasty history, provincial mint origin, distinctive variety, and strong PCGS AU50 BN preservation. An attractive example of early 20th-century Chinese dragon copper coinage.

Why this coin is valuable

1. Large North (北) variety
The large "北" character variety is a recognized die variety. Variety collectors often seek these differences among Hupeh copper issues.

2. Qing Dynasty historical importance
Issued during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, this coin represents China's transition from traditional cash coinage toward modern machine-struck coinage.

3. Provincial mint issue
Hupeh was one of the major Qing provincial mints, and its dragon copper coins are widely collected.

4. Attractive grade
A PCGS AU50 BN is a strong circulated grade:

  • Clear design details
  • Limited wear
  • Good overall preservation
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