10 Cash - Tongzhi Posthumous Tongbao; Ku Shi; Kucha; with crescent 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and below, one Uyghur word to the right, and one Manchu word to the left, all with at least one crescent at various locations.
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 crescent shape on one side, which is not commonly found on coins from this region and time period. This suggests that the coin may have been designed specifically for use in a particular region or community, and could potentially have cultural or historical significance.
