10 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Aksu; Manchu right and Uyghur left) ND (1885-1892) front 10 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Aksu; Manchu right and Uyghur left) ND (1885-1892) back
no image

10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Aksu; Manchu right and Uyghur left ND

 
Copper 3.78 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1885-1892
Value
10 Cash
Currency
Cash (1759-1909)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.78 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#272482
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above an below, one Manchu word to the right, and one Uyghur word to the left.

Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur

Lettering:

ئاقسۇ ᠠᡴᠰᡠ

Translation:
A / Shi / Aqs / Aksu
Aksu (mint) / 10 Cash / Aksu (mint) / Aksu (mint)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of languages and cultures, with Manchu on the right and Uyghur on the left, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Xinjiang region.