1912 China – Crossed Flags, No Circle
Republic of China – 10 Cash | NGC MS 63 BN
Offered here is a scarce and historically important 1912 Republic of China 10 Cash coin featuring the iconic Crossed Flags design.
This coin comes from one of the most significant turning points in Chinese history. In 1911, the Xinhai Revolution brought an end to more than two thousand years of imperial rule and led to the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912. The Qing Dynasty, which had ruled China since 1644, came to an end with the abdication of the Xuantong Emperor (Puyi).
The Crossed Flags Design
The obverse features the distinctive crossed flags, an important symbol of the newly established Republic. The design represents the political transformation taking place in China as the country moved from imperial government to a republican system.
The reverse carries the 10-cent denomination, representing the new republic's emerging national monetary system.
This particular variety is identified as “Crossed Flags – No Circle,” referring to the distinctive design characteristics around the crossed flags. Varieties of early Republic of China coinage are actively collected because of the numerous changes in designs, inscriptions, denominations, and mints during this period.
Historical Significance
The year 1912 was the first year of the Republic of China and therefore carries exceptional historical importance. Sun Yat-sen became provisional president following the revolution, and Yuan Shikai later became President of the Republic.
The new government faced enormous challenges, including political divisions, regional military power, financial difficulties, and the task of creating a stable national monetary system.
Coins from this period provide a fascinating physical connection to the birth of republican China. They represent the transition from the traditional imperial monetary system of the Qing Dynasty to the modern coinage of the Republic.
Coin Details
Country: China
Period: Republic of China
Year: 1912
Denomination: 10 Cash
Type: Crossed Flags – No Circle
Obverse: Crossed Flags
Reverse: 10 Cents denomination
Grade: NGC MS 63 BN
Condition: Mint State
Color: Brown (BN)
NGC Population
According to the provided NGC population information:
MS 63 BN: 4 examples
Higher Grades: 1 example
This makes the coin particularly appealing to collectors interested in condition rarity and certified early Republic of China coinage. With only one example graded higher according to the stated population, this is a noteworthy opportunity for registry-set and high-grade Chinese coin collectors.
A historically significant 1912 issue from the birth of the Republic of China, combining an iconic Crossed Flags design with a scarce certified grade. An excellent addition to a collection of Chinese Republican coinage, early 20th-century world coins, or NGC-certified Chinese coins.
Please refer to the NGC certification and photographs for the exact variety, appearance, and condition of the coin.
