There are many types of copper coins made in the Guangxu year, with exquisite designs and extremely high historical value, and they have always been warmly sought after by collectors. These copper coins are not only an important part of China's monetary history, but also reflect the political, economic and cultural context of the time. Next, we will detail several of the main types of copper coins made in the Guangxu year.
Guangxu ingots are one of the main currencies in circulation during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and were first minted by Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Liangguang, who introduced the British coinage machine. In addition to the first household casting, a total of 19 provincial bureaus also participated in the casting, and the copper dollars of each province were engraved with the name of the province on the upper edge of its obverse. These coins are highly collectible and historically significant due to their elegant design and fine engravings, and the rarity of their surviving coins.
Among the Guangxu ingots, the highest value is the Shuanglong Shou character coin made in Guangdong Province, which has reached a very high artistic level with exquisite design, perfect carving, delicate text, and delicate pattern. In addition, there are Guangxu ingots copper coins minted in other provinces, such as Jiangnan Province, Hubei Province, etc., all have their own characteristics and are worth collecting.
The Great Qing copper coin was another important copper currency at the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is usually struck with the words "Great Qing Copper Coins" on the obverse, ** minted with the name of the mint or province, and the year on both sides. The back** is usually an auspicious pattern such as a dragon figure or a longevity character, and the face value is marked on both sides. There are many layouts of Qing copper coins, especially when the ten are the most common.
The minting of Qing copper coins began in 1900 and gradually became popular with the currency reform of the Qing Dynasty. These copper coins differ from the old coins in terms of size, weight, and fineness, but they still have the same value as the number of coins they were made. Due to their limited surviving stock and exquisite design, the Great Qing copper coins also have a high collector's value.
In addition to Guangxu ingots and Daqing copper coins, there are some other types of copper coins that are also worth paying attention to. For example, some provinces also minted copper coins with their own characteristics during the Guangxu period, such as the "Zhejiang Daqing Copper Coin" in Zhejiang Province and the "Minguan" Copper Coin in Fujian Province. These copper coins not only have unique regional cultural characteristics, but also have a small number of surviving quantities, so they also have a high collection value.
In addition, there are some copper coins for special purposes, such as the central "Yunnan" character in the "Hubu Bingwu Daqing Copper Coins" as a coin of the 20 Wen sample coins. These copper coins are often favored by collectors because of their special purpose and scarcity in existence.
For friends who want to collect copper coins made in the Guangxu year, the following four suggestions are helpful:
1.Understand the historical context: Before collecting, it is best to understand the historical background and monetary system of the late Qing Dynasty, which can help to better understand the types and values of copper coins.
2.Distinguish between authenticity and fakeness: Due to the high collection value of copper coins made in the Guangxu year, there are also some counterfeit copper coins on the market. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully distinguish the authenticity when collecting, and you can judge it by looking at the pulp, rust color, text, etc.
3.Pay attention to typography and condition: The value of copper coins will vary depending on the format and condition. Generally speaking, copper coins that are scarce in stock and in good condition are more collectible.
4.Be patient and rational: Collecting is a long-term process that requires patience and rationality. Don't blindly follow the trend or buy impulsively, choose the right copper coin for collection according to your financial strength and interests.
In short, the Guangxu copper coins are an important part of China's monetary history and have extremely high historical value and collection value. By understanding and collecting these copper coins, we can gain a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context of the late Qing Dynasty.