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10 Cash - Qianlong Posthumous Tongbao; Boo-yuan; Ka Shi; Kucha for Kashgar; official Shi ND
| Copper | 3.25 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qianlong (1759-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1890-1899 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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:
喀
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᡠᠴᠠ
什
Translation:
Ku / Shi / Boo-yuan
Kucha / 10 Cash / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Qianlong Emperor's reign, who was the fourth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and ruled from 1736 to 1796. Despite being minted during his reign, the coin was issued posthumously, meaning after his death, and bears his name and title, "Qianlong Posthumous". This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political systems of 19th century China.
