10 Cash - Xiangfeng Zhongbao; Boo-di; Urumchi; large size ND
| Copper | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1861 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideograms above and one below with two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡳ
十
Translation:
Dang / Shi / Boo-di
Worth 10 / Urumchi (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Xiangfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-di; Urumchi; large size) ND (1857-1861) 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 stylized dragon, which is a common motif in Chinese currency, 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.
