1913 China Szechuan Copper 200 Cash (200C) – NGC XF Details – Scratches
A historic example of early Republic of China provincial coinage, this 1913 (Year 2) China Szechuan Copper 200 Cash Coin has been authenticated and graded XF Details (Extremely Fine Details) by NGC, with the noted comment “Scratches.”
Issued during the early years of the Republic of China (1912–1949), Szechuan provincial copper coins are highly collected for their regional designs, large denominations, and importance during China’s transition from imperial rule to a modern monetary system.
This 200 Cash denomination represents a substantial copper issue used for everyday commerce in Szechuan Province. The coin displays strong remaining design details consistent with the XF grade, while the NGC designation notes surface scratches that affect the grade.
The coin is securely housed in an official NGC Standard Brown Label holder, providing authentication and protection.
Coin Specifications
- Country: China
- Province: Szechuan (Sichuan)
- Year: YR2 (1913)
- Denomination: Copper 200 Cash (200C)
- Period: Republic of China (1912–1949)
- Composition: Copper
- Certification: NGC
- Grade: XF Details
- Comment: Scratches
- Holder: NGC Standard Brown Label
Historical Background
After the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, regional Chinese authorities continued producing their own coinage under the new Republic. Szechuan copper issues are popular among collectors due to their historical importance, large size, and wide variety of designs and die varieties.
A desirable certified Chinese provincial copper coin, ideal for collectors of Republic of China coinage, Szechuan issues, Chinese copper coins, provincial coinage, and early 20th-century Asian currency.
