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4 Cash - Tongzhi Zhongbao; Ili ND
| Copper | 18.34 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tongzhi (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1866 |
| Value | 4 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.34 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317746 |
|---|---|
| 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
四
Translation:
Dang Si / Boo-i
Worth 4 / Boo-i
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1866, Ili was taken over by rebels, and in 1871, by the Russians. This was the last circulating Cash piece produced by Ili.MintIli
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Tongzhi era (1862-1866) of the Qing dynasty, which was a time of great change and modernization in China. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese characters for "Zhongbao" (中宝) or "Ili" (伊犁), indicating that it was minted in the Xinjiang region, which was a strategically important area for trade and commerce during this period. Additionally, the coin's copper composition and 18.34g weight suggest that it was intended for circulation as a standard currency, highlighting the importance of standardized currency in facilitating economic transactions during this time.
