Hunan (1902-06) 10 cash Y-112

Stack's Bowers April 2021 Hong Kong sale, lot 55145

This specimen was lot 55145 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $90. The catalog description^[1] noted, "CHINA. Hunan. 10 Cash, ND (1902-06). PCGS EF-40 Gold Shield. Variety with narrow "HU-NAN" and concave rosette petals. A wholesome and presentable circulated example of the type with even brown patina." This type was struck in many varieties. Another ten cash (Y-113) features a side-facing dragon.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: CL-HUN.24; KM-Y112.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Kann, Eduard. Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins, Vol. 1 of 3. Bronx, NY: Ishi Press International, 2006.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

Links to:

• (1902) pattern 10 cash
• (1902-06) 10 cash, long rosettes, large fiery pearl
• (1902-06) 10 cash, no rosette on character side
• (1902-06) 10 cash, dot between Manchu characters
• (1902-06) 10 cash, "HՈ - NAN"
• (1902-06) brass 10 cash, side facing dragon
• (1906) 10 cash, four flames on pearl
• Coins and currency dated 1902