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# Rare Variety: ND (1902) China Kiangsi Province 10 Cash Copper Dragon Coin
## Item OverviewUp for sale/sale is a highly collectible and scarce variety of the vintage Chinese provincial copper coin from the late Qing Dynasty. Minted circa 1902 (ND - No Date) for Kiangsi Province (Jiangxi) under Emperor Guangxu, this 10 Cash denomination is the desirable **Large Letters / Die Clash Mark Variety**.
This specific piece is a wonderful find for advanced numismatists specializing in Imperial Chinese provincial varieties and minting anomalies.
## Key Specifications* **Country:** China (Qing Dynasty / Empire)* **Province:** Kiangsi Province (江西省造)* **Ruler:** Emperor Guangxu (光緒元寶)* **Denomination:** 10 Cash (當十 / TEN CASH)* **Year of Issue:** Circa 1902 (Undated / ND)* **Composition:** Copper* **Variety Check:** Rare Large Lettering style with visible Die Clash lines in the fields* **Catalog References:** Krause Y# 153 / Numista #58293 variety
## Design Details* **Obverse (Front):** Four central Chinese ideograms reading \"光緒元寶\" (Guangxu Yuanbao) around an ornate multi-petaled rosette flower, flanked by Manchu script symbols. The top legend reads \"造省西江\" (Made in Kiangsi Province) and the bottom reads \"十當\" (Worth 10 Cash). Prominent die clash ghost lines are visible around the characters from a historic minting press misalignment.* **Reverse (Back):** Detailed depiction of the imperial Flying Dragon wrapping around a central flaming pearl, set against stylized cloud formations. Surrounded by the bold English legends: \"KIANG-SEE PROVINCE\" along the top arch and \"TEN CASH\" along the bottom.
## Condition Report* **Grade:** Circulated / Very Fine (VF) Details.* **Details:** This authentic coin shows honest, historical circulation wear. All English and Chinese characters remain completely legible and raised. It features a beautiful, untouched natural chocolate-brown aged copper patina with deep terracotta undertones.* **Preservation:** No harsh modern cleanings, no heavy artificial scratches, and no rim damage. Surfaces remain completely stable. Please review the high-resolution macro photos provided to closely study the rare lettering and clash details before offerding.
