Lot 5832

Cash nd. (1898), Nanking (KM133; DH22.1358; Hsu261; ZENO286685) - Obv: Center: Emperor Guangxu coin / Rev: Boo-ning - Brass 2.76 g. - VF, rare coin, this coin was struck at the Nanking Mint with dies and machinery from the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England. Nanking (Nanjing) is in Kiangsu (Jiangsu) province, but this coin should be listed with the Jiangnan (Kiangnan) coins. Kiangnan is the name of a viceroyalty, under the control of the Viceroy or Governor-General. His seat was at Nanking and the Nanking Mint was under his control