10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Kucha; Uyghur left and Manchu right ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#272752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below, one Uyghur word to the left, and one Manchu word to the right.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering:
庫
كوچا ᡴᡠᠴᠠ
十
Translation:
Ku / Shi / Kq / Kuche
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 scripts, with Uyghur and Manchu scripts on opposite sides of the coin. This reflects the cultural diversity of the Xinjiang region, where multiple languages and ethnic groups coexisted.
