10 Cents, China, 1911

10 Cents, China, 1911

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 cents coin, Hsuan T'ung
China, 1911
Obverse Image: Date is above with floral designs on both sides, text in center circle and along lower rim.
Obverse Text: Translation: (MANCHU TEXT) / GREAT / CHING / DYNASTY / SILVER / COIN / 10 / COINS / EXCHANGEABLE / FOR / 1 / DOLLAR / TIENTSIN
Reverse Image: New design dragon with flame-ball on upper left with denomination in center.
Reverse Text: Translation: 10 / CENTS
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1911
place made
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
ID Number
2017.0060.0959
catalog number
2017.0060.0959
accession number
2017.0060
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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