5 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Kucha ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tongzhi (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1863 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and 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
五
Translation:
Dang / Wu / Kucha / Kuca
Worth 5 / Kucha (mint) / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Tongzhi (Tongbao; Kucha) ND (1862-1863) from South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features an Islamic inscription in Arabic script, indicating the coin's denomination and issuing authority. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of Xinjiang, a region that has been a crossroads of cultures and civilizations for centuries.
