10 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Yarkand ND
| Copper | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tongzhi (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1863 |
| 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#317749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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:
當
ᠶᡝᡵᡴᡳᠶᠠᠩ ياركند
十
Translation:
Dang Shi / Yerkiyang / Yarkand
Worth 10 / Yarkand (mint) / Yarkand (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Tongzhi (Tongbao; Yarkand) ND (1862-1863) from South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse features a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse features Arabic script and a depiction of a mosque, reflecting the Islamic heritage of the region. This blending of cultural influences is a testament to the rich cultural diversity of Xinjiang and its history as a crossroads of different civilizations.
