10 Cash - Qianlong Posthumous Tongbao; Dang Shi; Aksu ND
| Bronze | 3.99 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qianlong (1759-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1885 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#47313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideograms above and one below, one Uyghur word to the right, and one Manchu word to the left.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering:
當
ᠠᡴᠰᡠ اقسو
十
Translation:
Dang / Shi / Aqsu / Aqsu
Worth 10 / Aksu (mint) / Aksu (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bearing the name of Emperor Gaozong's Qianlong era, but struck during the reign of Emperor Guangxu.
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. He was known for his extensive military campaigns, cultural achievements, and territorial expansion, which led to the Qing dynasty's greatest period of prosperity and power. The coin's design and minting process were likely influenced by the Emperor's policies and cultural values, making it a unique piece of history.