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1903 Kiang Nan Dragon 10 Cash – Y#135.4 – Fine (F) – Qing Dynasty China Copper Coin

1903 Kiang Nan Dragon 10 Cash – Y#135.4 – Fine (F) – Qing Dynasty China Copper Coin

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1903 Kiang Nan Dragon 10 Cash – Y#135.4 – Fine (F) – Qing Dynasty China Copper Coin

1903 Kiang Nan Dragon 10 Cash – Y#135.4 – Fine (F)

Own a classic example of late Qing Dynasty coinage with this 1903 Kiang Nan (Jiangnan) Dragon 10 Cash, cataloged as Y#135.4. Struck during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, this iconic copper coin features one of the most celebrated dragon designs in Chinese numismatics and remains a favorite among collectors of Imperial Chinese coins. The 1903 issue corresponds to the Gui Mao (癸卯) year and was produced at the Kiang-Nan Mint.

Graded Fine (F), this raw example displays honest circulation wear while retaining the bold dragon motif and major design elements. Dragon coins from the Qing Dynasty are highly collectible for their historical importance, artistic design, and enduring popularity worldwide.

Coin Specifications

  • Country: China
  • Dynasty: Qing Dynasty
  • Emperor: Guangxu
  • Year: 1903 (Gui Mao)
  • Mint: Kiang Nan (Jiangnan)
  • Denomination: 10 Cash
  • Reference: Y#135.4
  • Metal: Copper
  • Condition: Fine (F) – Raw / Ungraded

Design Details

Obverse:

  • Chinese characters reading Guangxu Yuanbao
  • Provincial inscription identifying the Kiang Nan mint
  • Manchu characters within the central design

Reverse:

  • Imperial dragon surrounding a flaming pearl
  • English legend "KIANG-NAN" above and "TEN CASH" below

Historical Background

During the late Qing Dynasty, provincial mints across China introduced machine-struck copper coinage to modernize the nation's monetary system. The Kiang Nan Mint, located in Nanjing, produced some of the most attractive and recognizable dragon coins of the Guangxu era.

These 10 Cash pieces circulated throughout eastern China during a period of significant political, economic, and technological change. Today, they remain among the most collected Imperial Chinese copper coins, admired for their intricate dragon artwork and their place in the final decades of the Qing Dynasty.

Why Collect This Coin?

  • Authentic Qing Dynasty copper coin
  • Popular 1903 Kiang Nan Dragon issue
  • Desirable Y#135.4 variety
  • Features the iconic Imperial dragon design
  • Over 120 years old
  • Excellent addition to:
    • Chinese coin collections
    • Qing Dynasty collections
    • Dragon coin collections
    • World coin collections
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