10 Cash - Tongzhi Posthumous Tongbao; Boo-chuan; Xin Shi; Kucha for Urumchi ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tongzhi (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1885-1886 |
| 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#317955 |
|---|---|
| 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:
新
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᡠᠴᠠ
十
Translation:
Xin / Shi / Boo-chuan
Xinjiang / 10 Cash / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are attributed to the Kucha Bao Xin Mint, which made coins for Urumchi.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Tongzhi period, which was a time of great change and modernization in China. The Tongzhi Emperor, who ruled from 1862 to 1875, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy, military, and government. The minting of this coin, which features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and modernized production techniques, reflects the cultural and economic shifts that were taking place in China during this time.
