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4 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Ili ND
| Copper | 15.76 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1861 |
| Value | 4 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.76 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 minted during the Xianfeng Emperor's reign (1850-1861) of the Qing dynasty, a time of great turmoil and change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor was known for his extravagance and decadence, and his reign was marked by corruption, economic instability, and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Standard circulation coin 4 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Ili) ND (1855-1861) from South Xinjiang, continued to be minted and used throughout the empire. This coin, made of copper and weighing 15.76 grams, is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Chinese people during a time of great change and upheaval.
