10 Cash - Guangxi Tongbao; Kucha for Urumchi ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1885-1886 |
| 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#272753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below with one Manchu word to the left and to the right.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
新
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᡠᠴᠠ
十
Translation:
Xin / Shi / Boo-kuche
Xinjiang (province) / 10 Cash / Kucha Mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are attributed to the Kucha Bao Xin Mint, which made coins for Urumchi.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Guangxi (Tongbao; Kucha for Urumchi) ND (1885-1886) 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" (通宝) and "Kucha" (库车), while the reverse features a stylized Islamic crescent moon and star motif. This blending of cultural elements reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Xinjiang region, which has been a crossroads of civilizations for centuries.
