10 Cash - Tongzhi Posthumous Tongbao; Boo-chuan; Ku Shi; Kucha ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tongzhi (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1886-1888 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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:
庫
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᡠᠴᠠ
十
Translation:
Ku / Shi / Boo-chuan
Kucha / 10 Cash / 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" (通寶) and "Ku Shi" (庫使), while the reverse side features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "Tongzhi" (同治) in a cursive script. This blending of cultural elements reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Xinjiang region, which has been a crossroads of civilizations for centuries.
