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10 Cash - Daoguang Posthumous Tongbao; Ku Shi; Kucha ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Daoguang (道光帝) (1820-1850) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1885 |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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:
庫
ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا
十
Translation:
Ku / Shi / Kucha / Kuca
Kucha / 10 Cash / Kucha (mint) / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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 "Ku Shi," while the reverse features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "Kucha" in the Uyghur language, which is spoken in the Xinjiang region. This blending of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of the region, where Chinese and Islamic traditions have coexisted and influenced each other for centuries.
