© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Qianlong Posthumous Tongbao; Kan Shuy; Kucha; with crescent ND
| Copper | 4.24 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qianlong (1759-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1883 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Uyghur words separated by the hole, all with crescent (facing up) above.
Scripts: Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering: نۇر تېما
Translation:
Kan Shuy = Guang Xu
Guangxu (Emperor)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique crescent shape on one side, which is not commonly found on coins from the Qianlong period. This crescent shape is believed to represent the Islamic moon and star symbol, indicating the influence of Islamic culture in the region where the coin was minted.
