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10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Ili ND
| Copper | 12.78 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.78 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 minted during the Xianfeng era (1853-1855) of the Qing dynasty, which was a time of great turmoil and change in China. The coin's mintage location in South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) makes it a rare and unique piece, as most coins from this era were minted in the capital city of Beijing. Additionally, the fact that it is made of copper and weighs 12.78 grams suggests that it was a widely circulated coin among the general population, as copper coins were commonly used for everyday transactions during this time period.
