50 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Kucha ND
| Copper | 12.12 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1856 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.12 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#317858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
ᡴᡠᠴᠠ كوچا
十五
Translation:
Dang / Shi Wu / Kucha / Kuca
Worth 50 / Kucha (mint) / Kucha (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Xianfeng era (1853-1856) of the Qing dynasty, which was a time of great turmoil and change in China. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese characters for "Tongbao" and "Kucha," which refer to the coin's denomination and place of origin, respectively. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of China.
