China, Kwangtung Province – Guangxu 10 Fen (7.2 Candareens) Silver Dragon Coin (1890–1908)
Discover a piece of early modern Chinese history from the Guangxu emperor’s era, minted in the cutting-edge Kwangtung Provincial Mint, established with British precision machinery.
•Obverse: Ornate inscription in Chinese and Manchu around a fierce dragon motif—a symbol of authority and auspicious power.
•Reverse: English legend stating “Kwang-tung Province – 7.2 Candareens”, indicating its weight standard and giving it international accessibility at the time.
•Historical Significance: This circulation coin represents China’s first domestically produced silver issues, central to reducing reliance on foreign currencies and reflecting Qing modernization   .
An excellent example for collectors of Chinese provincial issues or dragon coin aficionados.