1907 China – Kiangnan Province
Large-Eyed Dragon, 5 Flames – Incuse Mintmark | 10 Cash
NGC MS 61 BN
Offered here is a 1907 Kiangnan (Kiangnan Province) 10 Cashfeaturing the highly collectible Large-Eyed Dragon design with Five Flames and Incuse Mintmark.
This coin was issued during the final years of the Qing Dynasty, a fascinating period when China was undergoing major political, economic, and monetary changes. The Qing government was attempting to modernize its currency and financial system while facing increasing foreign influence and internal instability.
Historical Background
The Kiangnan Province, centered around the important cities of Nanjing and Shanghai, was one of the most economically significant regions of China. Its location along the Yangtze River and proximity to Shanghai made it an important commercial and financial center.
Chinese provincial mints produced their own coinage during this period, resulting in numerous varieties of dragon coins. The dragon was an especially powerful symbol, representing imperial authority and the strength of the Qing emperor.
By 1907, however, the Qing Dynasty was approaching the end of its rule. Only a few years remained before the 1911 Xinhai Revolution would overthrow the dynasty and lead to the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912.
The Large-Eyed Dragon
The Large-Eyed Dragon variety is named for the distinctive appearance of the dragon's eye. Collectors pay close attention to details such as the dragon's features, the number and arrangement of flames, and the mintmark characteristics when identifying varieties.
This example is the Five Flames – Incuse Mintmark variety, making the specific design variety an important part of its numismatic identity.
The dragon is surrounded by traditional Chinese inscriptions and decorative elements, combining imperial symbolism with the emerging standardized coinage of the late Qing period.
Coin Details
Country: China
Dynasty: Qing Dynasty
Province: Kiangnan
Year: 1907
Denomination: 10 Cash
Type: Large-Eyed Dragon
Variety: 5 Flames – Incuse Mintmark
Metal: Copper / bronze
Grade: NGC MS 61 BN
Condition: Mint State
Color: Brown (BN)
NGC Population
According to the population information provided:
NGC MS 61 BN: 23 examples
The NGC certification provides an independent assessment of the coin's condition and authenticity, making this an appealing piece for collectors of certified Chinese Imperial coinage.
Historical Significance
This coin was produced only a few years before the fall of the Qing Dynasty, which had ruled China since 1644. It therefore comes from the closing chapter of more than two and a half centuries of Qing imperial rule.
The combination of the imperial dragon, provincial minting, and distinctive variety makes this coin an excellent representation of China's late Qing monetary history.
A fascinating 1907 Chinese Imperial Dragon coin, certified NGC MS 61 BN, and a great addition to a collection of Qing Dynasty, Chinese Dragon, provincial, or world coins.
Please see the photographs and NGC certification for the exact condition, surfaces, color, and details of the coin.
