10 Cash - Qianlong Posthumous Tongbao; Kuche / Kq; Kucha ND
| Copper | - | 26 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 | Copper |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Uyghur word to the right and one Manchu word to the left.
Scripts: Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering:
當
ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا
十
Translation:
Dang / Shi / Kuche / Kuca
Worth 10 / Kucha (mint) / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the traditional Chinese characters for "Tongbao" (通宝), which means "circulating treasure," while the reverse side features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "Kuche" or "Kq" (كوچه), which means "small coin." This blend of languages and cultures reflects the diverse history and cultural exchange that took place in the Xinjiang region during the Qing dynasty.
