1906 China – Hupeh Province
Two Peak Cloud, Thin Stroke “Kwang” 10 Cash | NGC MS 61 BN | TOP POP
Offered here is a scarce 1906 Hupeh Province Two Peak Cloud, Thin Stroke “Kwang” 10 Cash, struck during the final years of the Qing Dynasty. Certified NGC MS 61 BN, this coin is particularly noteworthy for its extremely low certified population.
Historical Background
The coin was produced during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875–1908), when China was undertaking major monetary reforms and transitioning from traditional cast cash coinage toward modern machine-struck currency.
The Hupeh (Hubei) Mint was one of the most important provincial mints of the late Qing Empire. Its dragon coinage is especially popular with collectors because the series contains numerous specialized varieties distinguished by differences in the dragon, clouds, Chinese characters, flames, and other die characteristics.
The 1906 date is historically significant. It was produced only a few years before the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, which ended Qing imperial rule and led to the establishment of the Republic of China.
Two Peak Cloud – Thin Stroke “Kwang”
This coin carries the distinctive Two Peak Cloud, Thin Stroke “Kwang” attribution. Variety specialists pay close attention to these seemingly small differences because they can identify different dies and varieties within the Hupeh series.
The dragon itself represents the traditional symbol of imperial power, strength, authority, and the Qing emperor. Its use on a modern machine-struck copper coin beautifully illustrates the combination of traditional Chinese symbolism and modern minting technology during the final years of imperial China.
Coin Details
Country: China
Dynasty: Qing Dynasty
Emperor: Guangxu Emperor
Province: Hupeh (Hubei)
Year: 1906
Denomination: 10 Cash
Variety: Two Peak Cloud – Thin Stroke “Kwang”
Metal: Copper
Grade: NGC MS 61 BN
Color: Brown (BN)
Condition: Mint State
In MS 61 BN: 58
NGC Population – Zero Higher.
According to the NGC population information provided:
MS 61 BN: 58 examples
Higher Grades: 0 examples
This is a scarce, top-pop NGC example of a specialized Hupeh variety, making it an appealing coin for collectors of Qing Dynasty provincial copper, Chinese dragon coins, and registry-quality specimens.
Please see the photographs and NGC certification for the exact variety, surfaces, color, and condition of the coin.
