10 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Kashgar ND
| Copper | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1859 |
| 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#317853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and one 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
ᡴᠠᠰᡥᡤᠠᡵ كاشغر
十
Translation:
Dang / Shi / Kasigara / Kasgar
Worth 10 / Kashgar (mint) / Kashgar (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Xianfeng (Tongbao; Kashgar) ND (1855-1859) from South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features an Islamic inscription in Arabic script, indicating the coin's denomination and mintage. This blending of cultural styles reflects the rich cultural diversity of the Xinjiang region, which has been a crossroads of different civilizations throughout history.
