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© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Qianlong Posthumous Tongbao; Aksu; light type; two-stroke A ND
| Copper | 3.60 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qianlong (1759-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1800-1828 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#174453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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
Comment
Casting was moved back from Ushi to Aksu in 1798, with the posthumous issues starting in 1800.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Qianlong Emperor's reign, who was the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history, ruling from 1736 to 1796. This coin was minted posthumously, meaning it was produced after the emperor's death, and it features a unique two-stroke "A" character in the Tongbao, which is the name of the coin's issuing authority. Additionally, this coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins during this time period, and it weighs 3.60 grams.
