© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
10 Cash - Xuantong Tongbao; Kucha for Ushi ND
1909 year| Copper | 3.27 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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:
庫
ᡠᠰᠢ اوشى
十
Translation:
Ku / Shi / Ushi / Ush
Kucha (mint) / 10 Cash / Ushi (casting authority) / Ushi (casting authority)
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these coins mention Ushi in the Manchu and Uyghur scripts, the Ushi mint had been destroyed before this point. The correct mint--Kucha--is mentioned in the Chinese text, which likely cast these pieces for Ushi (the casting authority).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Xuantong period, which was a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Xuantong period saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted in the midst of that political turmoil. Additionally, the coin was minted in South Xinjiang, which was a region that was known for its rich mineral resources and strategic location along the Silk Road. The coin's design and materials reflect the cultural and economic influences of the region at the time.
