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4 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Ili; iron ND
1855 year| Iron | 13.46 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 4 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 13.46 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317883 |
|---|---|
| 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 / Ili (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1855, casting of all larger denominations was stopped in favour of 4 Cash pieces. The theory behind this value was that they were weighted to 4 Pul worht of copper, which was equivalent to 10 Cash in brass.MintIli
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make currency more accessible to the general population.
