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100 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Kucha ND
| Copper | 21.58 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1856 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 21.58 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317859 |
|---|---|
| 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
ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا
百
Translation:
Dang / Bai / Kucha / Kuca
Worth 100 / Kucha (mint) / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Xianfeng era (1853-1856) of the Qing dynasty, which was a time of great social and economic change in China. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese characters for "Tongbao" and "Kucha," which indicate its place of origin in the Xinjiang region. Additionally, the coin's copper composition and weight of 21.58 grams make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Chinese currency.
