10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Kucha; with year; Manchu and Uyghur
9 (1883) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 9 (1883) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Guangxu era |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#272741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two 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:
九年
ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا
十
Translation:
Jiu Nian / Shi / Kuche / Kq
Year 9 / 10 Cash / Kucha (mint) / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
In the 9th year of Guangxu, Xinjiang was granted the status of a Province.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of languages and scripts, with the Manchu and Uyghur languages appearing on the same side of the coin. This reflects the cultural diversity of the Xinjiang region during the time period and highlights the importance of language and cultural exchange in the region's history.
