China Kiangsi (Jiangxi) 1902 10 Cents – Seated Dragon – NGC VF Details (Damaged)
Rare Late Qing Dynasty Kiangsi Provincial Dragon Issue – NGC Certified VF Details
Description
This historic Chinese 10 Cents coin was issued in 1902 by the Kiangsi (Jiangxi) Province during the late Qing Dynasty. Featuring the iconic seated dragon design, this provincial issue represents China’s efforts to modernize its coinage system during the final years of imperial rule.
Certified by NGC as VF Details – Damaged, this example retains clear design elements and strong historical appeal despite the noted damage. The coin displays the classic Qing provincial dragon motif, an important symbol of imperial authority, along with the provincial designation KIANG-SI.
Specifications
- Country: China
- Dynasty: Qing Dynasty
- Province: Kiangsi (Jiangxi)
- Date: 1902
- Denomination: 10 Cents
- Design: Seated Dragon
- Grade: NGC VF Details
- Comment: Damaged
- Label: NGC Standard Brown
Historical Significance
Late Qing provincial coins are highly collected because they represent the final decades of imperial Chinese monetary history. The provincial mints produced distinctive issues featuring dragons, which symbolized imperial power and national identity.
The Kiangsi dragon coinage is especially appealing to collectors because of its regional character and connection to the monetary reforms taking place before the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912.
Certification
NGC Certified
Grade: VF Details – Damaged
Label: Standard Brown
