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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
100 Cash - Xianfeng Yuanbao; Yarkand ND
| Copper | 31.8 g | 54 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1859 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 31.8 g |
| Diameter | 54 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
ᠶᡝᡵᡴᡳᠶᠠᠩ ياركند
百
Translation:
Dang / Bai / Yarkiyang / Yarkand
Worth 100 / Yarkand (mint) / Yarkand (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is a great size variance in these pieces, with some of the smaller ones possibly being contemporary counterfeits.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Xianfeng era (1854-1859) in South Xinjiang, which was a region in the northwest of China. Despite being made of copper, the coin was valued at 100 cash, which was a significant amount at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the time.
