© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao; Aksu; heavy type ND
| Copper | 6.78 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qianlong (1759-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1761-1766 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.78 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
In 1766, the casting at Aksu was moved to Ushi.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, who was the third emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty and ruled from 1735 to 1796. He was known for his extensive military campaigns and his efforts to expand the Chinese empire, which led to the inclusion of Xinjiang as a province of China. The coin's design and weight also reflect the standardization of currency during this period, as the Qianlong Emperor implemented reforms to create a uniform system of currency across the empire.
