© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-yuan; Kucha ND
| Copper | 3.03 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1886-1891 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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:
庫
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᡠᠴᠠ
十
Translation:
Ku / Shi / Boo-yuan
Kucha (mint) / 10 Cash / Kucha Mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
picture of Hartill#22.1488
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 side features the Chinese characters "广西" (Guangxi) and "通宝" (Tongbao), while the reverse side features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "بويوان" (Boo-yuan), which is the Uyghur language name for the coin. This blend of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of the Xinjiang region, which has been a crossroads of different civilizations for centuries.
