1923 China Fukien Province L&M-303 Dragon 20 Cash - VF 30 - Population Scarcity
Product Description
Secure a scarce and historically late provincial copper issue with this 1923 Fukien Province Dragon 20 Cash, cataloged as L&M-303. Struck during the Republican era at the regional Fukien mint, this piece represents one of the final iterations of traditional imperial dragon iconography utilized on regional Chinese copper coinage well into the 1920s.
Key Highlights:
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Tightly Held Census Tier: A scarce lower-to-mid grade survivor. According to population reports, only 26 examples are recorded at the VF 30 tier, contrasting sharply with the 908 finer-known pieces.
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Late Provincial Dragon Series: Features the distinct styling and L&M-303 variety attribution characteristic of Fukien's prolonged dragon copper minting phase during the early Republic.
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Honest Collector Preservation: Graded Very Fine 30, displaying uniform chocolate-brown surfaces with clear, legible central dragon scales and authentic circulation character.
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Specialist Cabinet Target: An essential slot for advanced numismatists mapping out regional Chinese republican copper varieties and population distributions.
1923 China Fukien Province L&M-303 Dragon 20 Cents — VF30 — Population Scarcity
A scarce Republic of China provincial silver coin struck at the Fukien (Fujian) Mint. The L&M-303 "Value Reverse" variety is a recognized issue prized for its classic dragon design, historical significance, and limited availability.
Its value is supported by strong collector demand for Fukien provincial silver, its recognized catalog status, and population scarcity in certified grades. Despite moderate circulation, this VF30 example retains clear design details and represents an important issue from early Republican Chinese coinage.
