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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Yarkand ND
| Copper | 18.40 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 | 18.40 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317875 |
|---|---|
| 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
ᠶᡝᡵᡴᡳᠶᠠᠩ ياركند
十五
Translation:
Dang / Shi Wu / Yarkiyang / Yarkand
Worth 50 / Yarkand (mint) / Yarkand (mint)
Edge
Plain
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 turmoil and change in China. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese characters for "Zhongbao" (中宝) or "Yarkand" (叶尔羌), indicating that it was minted in the Xinjiang region, which was an important center of trade and commerce during this period. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into China's rich numismatic history.
