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1 Cash - Jiaqing Tongbao; Aksu ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Jiaqing (1796-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1798-1820 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
One Uyghur word to the right and one Manchu word to the left.
Scripts: Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering: ᠠᡴᠰᡠ اقسو
Translation:
Aqsu / Aqsu
Aksu (mint) / Aksu (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Jiaqing (Tongbao; Aksu) ND (1798-1820) from South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the Chinese characters "通宝" (Tongbao) and "嘉庆" (Jiaqing), while the reverse side features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "الدين الحنيف" (Al-Din Al-Hanif), which means "The True Religion" in Arabic. This blend of cultures and religions reflects the diverse history and cultural exchange that took place in the Xinjiang region during the time period.
