10 Cents, China, 1940

10 Cents, China, 1940

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 cent coin, Hua Shing Bank
China, 1940
Obverse Image: Within a linear inner ring are 2 feathered wing; above and below is Chinese text; to the right and left are 5 pointed stars.
Obverse Text: Traslation: HWA / CHINESE / REPULIC / 29th / YEAR
Reverse Image: Greek border, about 2 mm wide, in the center is Seal script; denomination to right and left.
Reverse Text: LONG / LIFE / 10 / CENTS
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1940
place made
China
Physical Description
copper-nickel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 19 mm; 1/32 in x 3/4 in
ID Number
NU.67.102540
catalog number
67.102540
accession number
276283
Credit Line
Peterson, Mendel
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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