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50 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Kashgar ND
| Copper | 15.11 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1859 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.11 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and two 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
ᡴᠠᠰᡥᡤᠠᡵ كاشغر
十五
Translation:
Dang / Shi Wu / Kasigara / Kasgar
Worth 50 / Kashgar (mint) / Kashgar (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) of the Qing dynasty, a time of great social and economic change in China. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese characters for "Tongbao" and "Kashgar," indicating its origin in the Xinjiang region. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin reflects the region's rich mineral resources and the importance of trade and commerce during this period.
