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10 Cash - Tongzhi Posthumous Tongbao; Ku Shi; Kucha ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tongzhi (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1885 |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and below, one Uyghur word to the right, and one Manchu word to the left.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu, Old Uyghur
Lettering:
庫
ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا
十
Translation:
Ku / Shi / Kucha / Kuca
Kucha / 10 Cash / 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 features the traditional Chinese characters for "Tongbao" and "Ku Shi," while the reverse features an Islamic-style inscription in Arabic script that reads "Tongzhi Posthumous" and "South Xinjiang." This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse history and cultural exchange that has taken place in the Xinjiang region over centuries.
