10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Kucha; without value ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1883 |
| 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#272740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Manchu word to the left and one Uyghur word to the right.
Scripts: Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering: ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا
Translation:
Kuche / kq
Kucha (mint) / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins without a value imprinted on them. This was due to the economic reforms he implemented, which aimed to modernize China's economy and align it with international standards. As a result, the coin's value was determined by its weight and metal content, rather than a numerical value imprinted on it.
