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Standard circulation coins

China

Context

Years: 1889–1890

Issuer: China

Period:

Empire

Ruler: Guangxu

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 3 g

Shape: Round with a square hole

Composition: Brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #226739

Obverse

Description:

Four Chinese characters read vertically, right to left.

Inscription:

光

寶　通

　緒

Translation:

Guangxu

Tong Bao

Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Language: Chinese

Reverse

Description:

Two Manchu words flank the hole.

Inscription:

ᠪᠣᠣ ᡬᡳ

Translation:

Boogi

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Language: Manchu

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Jilin Provincial Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
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