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| Location | Hupeh Province |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central motif features a coiled dragon in high relief facing forward, with scales and claws rendered in detail, set against a plain field. The circular legend around the periphery reads 'HU BEN PROVINCE' at the top and '7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS' at the bottom, flanked by floral rosette ornaments at either side. The rim is bordered by a fine denticulated edge. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays large Chinese characters in bold relief arranged across the field, reading the Guangxu era name and denomination. An inner dotted circle separates the central inscription from the outer legend, with additional characters denoting the province and weight standard arranged around the periphery. The rim is bordered by a fine denticulated edge. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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