China Kwantung 1 cent Regular Coinage Y-417a MS63 PCGS brass coin 1914

The China Kwantung 1 Cent brass coin dated 1914 is a distinctive example of early 20th-century regular coinage issued for circulation in the Kwantung Leased Territory. Produced during a period of strong foreign influence in the region, this small denomination reflects the blend of Western monetary formats and traditional East Asian design elements used for everyday transactions.

The obverse features a large Arabic numeral “1” at the center, executed in a textured linear style. It is enclosed within a dotted beaded circle and surrounded by English inscriptions reading “KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE” and “ONE CENT”, with small floral rosettes separating the legends. A finely toothed denticle border frames the entire design. The reverse displays Chinese characters arranged within a beaded inner circle, clearly indicating the denomination and issuing authority. Additional Chinese inscriptions follow the outer rim, with balanced calligraphy and precise spacing. The surface shows natural brass toning, light contact marks, and subtle color variations consistent with circulation, while the strike remains sharp and well-centered.

Struck in brass and certified by PCGS MS63, this coin is cataloged as Y-417a. Its attractive preservation, clear bilingual legends, and historical connection to Kwantung make it a compelling addition for collectors of Chinese minor coinage and early modern Asian currency.

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