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10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Ili; iron ND
1855 year| Iron | 18.36 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 18.36 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and below with two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡳ
十
Translation:
Dang / Shi / Boo-i
Worth 10 / Ili (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
MintIliInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron suggests that the mint was experimenting with different materials to create coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear.
