10 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Kucha; Manchu left and Uyghur right) ND (1883-1885) front 10 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Kucha; Manchu left and Uyghur right) ND (1883-1885) back
10 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Kucha; Manchu left and Uyghur right) ND (1883-1885) photo
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10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Kucha; Manchu left and Uyghur right ND

 
Copper 4.38 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1883-1885
Value
10 Cash
Currency
Cash (1759-1909)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.38 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#272751
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

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

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

Lettering:

ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا

Translation:
Ku / Shi / Kuche / Kq
Kucha (mint) / 10 Cash / Kucha (mint) / Kucha (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 left and Uyghur on the right, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Xinjiang region.