10 Cash - Daoguang Posthumous Tongbao; Aksu ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Daoguang (道光帝) (1820-1850) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1885-1892 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above an below, one Uyghur word to the right, and one Manchu word to the left.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering:
阿
ᠠᡴᠰᡠ ئاقسۇ
十
Translation:
A / Shi / Aksu / Aqs
Aksu (mint) / 10 Cash / Aksu (mint) / Aksu (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Daoguang Posthumous (Tongbao; Aksu) ND (1885-1892) 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 features the traditional Chinese characters for "Tongbao" and "Daoguang," while the reverse features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "Allah is One" in the center, surrounded by intricate floral patterns. This blending of cultural styles reflects the rich history of cultural exchange and religious diversity in the Xinjiang region during the late Qing period.
