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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Aksu ND
| Copper | 17.98 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xianfeng (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1859 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.98 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317827 |
|---|---|
| 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
ᠠᡴᠰᡠ اقسو
十五
Translation:
Dang / Shi Wu / Aqsu / Aqsu
Worth 50 / Aksu (mint) / Aksu (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Casting of large cash pieces started in 1853, which were made out of pure copper to a local weight standard. In 1859, these larger denominations were re-cast as value 10.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Xianfeng era (1853-1859) of the Qing dynasty, which was a time of great social and economic change in China. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese dragon and phoenix symbols, which represent good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the coin was minted in the South Xinjiang region, which has a rich history of cultural exchange and trade along the Silk Road.
