Catalogue
| Émetteur | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Année | 1929-1930 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 10 Cash (0.01) |
| Devise | |
| Composition | Copper |
| Poids | 13.90 g |
| Diamètre | 33 mm |
| Épaisseur | 2.3 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Y#44.6-10 |
| Description de l’avers | Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more ideograms. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers |
造什喀疆新 巳己 中 國民 華 文十錢紅當 (Translation: Made in Kashgar, Sinkiang Year 6 Republic of China Each piece worth 10 Cash) |
| Description du revers | Two crossed flags with line through the centre, ribbon where they intersect, and bowl below, all with two Chinese ideograms above. |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers |
幣銅 (Translation: Copper coin) |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
6 (1929) - Y#44.6: 巳己 (large solid sunbursts) - 6 (1929) - Y#44.8: 巳己 (outlined sunbursts) - 7 (1930) - Y#44.6: 午庚 (large solid sunbursts) - 7 (1930) - Y#44.7: 午庚 (small solid sunbursts) - 7 (1930) - Y#44.9: 午庚 (large `flower petal` outlined sunbursts) - |
| ID Numisquare | 1358148380 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 10 Cash Kashgar, type 2, reversed flags, issued by Sinkiang Province (1929-1930), originates from a period of intense regional autonomy in China. Sinkiang was then under the de facto rule of warlord Jin Shuren (1928-1933), largely independent of the central Nationalist government. Local coinage, like this large copper issue, was essential for economic stability and trade within the vast province, especially the Kashgar region. These coins underscore the fragmented political landscape and the necessity for regional currency in a decentralized era.
Artistry: The coin's design exemplifies the utilitarian and often less refined style typical of provincial mints during China's warlord period. While no specific engraver is known, the artistic school is distinctly local, adapting Republican-era motifs. The obverse features Chinese characters for the province, denomination, and date. The reverse commonly displays the Republican Five-Barred Flag. This "reversed flags" type (Y#44.6-10) denotes a specific, unusual orientation of these flags, likely a local die-cutting variation rather than a formal artistic directive.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper, this substantial coin (13.90 g, 33 mm) often exhibits inconsistent strike quality, with weakness common in central motifs and legends due to worn dies or inadequate pressure. Key high-points for grading include the definition of the "reversed flags" on the reverse, the clarity of the Chinese characters for province and denomination, and the integrity of the rims. Collectors should seek well-centered strikes and minimal environmental damage, such as verdigris or corrosion, which frequently affect copper issues.