© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Aksu for Kashgar ND
| Copper | 3.93 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1880-1889 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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:
喀
ᠠᡴᠰᡠ ئاقسۇ
十
Translation:
Ka / Shi / Aksu / Aqs
Kashgar (casting authority) / 10 Cash / Aksu (mint) / Aksu (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 Chinese characters "广西" (Guangxi) and "通宝" (Tongbao), while the reverse features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "السلام عليكم" (As-salamu alaykum), which means "Peace be upon you." This blend of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of Xinjiang, a region that has been a crossroads of civilizations for centuries.
