Каталог
| Эмитент | South Xinjiang |
|---|---|
| Год | 1886-1891 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 10 Cash |
| Валюта | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Состав | Copper |
| Вес | |
| Диаметр | 26 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round with a square hole |
| Техника | Cast |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Hartill#22.421 |
| Описание аверса | Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Надписи аверса |
乾 寶 通 隆 (Translation: Qian Long Tong Bao Qianlong (Emperor) / Universal currency) |
| Описание реверса | One Chinese ideogram above and one below with one Manchu word to the left and to the right. |
| Письменность реверса | Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu |
| Надписи реверса |
庫 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᡠᠴᠠ 十 (Translation: Ku / Shi / Boo-yuan Kucha / 10 Cash / Kucha (mint)) |
| Гурт | Smooth. |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (1886-1888) - Hartill#22.421: Regular characters; medal alignment - ND (1886-1888) - Hartill#22.422: Regular characters; coin alignment - ND (1888-1891) - Hartill#22.423: Crude characters - |
| ID Numisquare | 1473421690 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: This 10 Cash coin, dated 1886-1891, is a posthumous issue from South Xinjiang, specifically Kucha. It invokes Emperor Qianlong’s name (reigned 1735-1796), long after his death, reflecting his enduring prestige and the nominal authority of the Qing dynasty. These late 19th-century issues arose during a period of Qing reassertion after regional instability, blending central reverence with local monetary needs in a strategically vital frontier.
Artistry: The coin’s artistry is typical of provincial Qing cash. The obverse displays "Qianlong Tongbao" (乾隆通寶) in a calligraphic style, often showing local variations. The reverse features the Manchu mint mark "Boo-yuan" (ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠸᠠᠨ) for the Board of Revenue, alongside Chinese "Ku Shi" (庫車) for Kucha. This integration of scripts is characteristic of Qing coinage, though the provincial execution here can be distinctive.
Technical/Grading: Technical strike quality for these Kucha issues varies widely. High-points for assessment include the clarity and definition of the Chinese and Manchu characters, particularly their inner and outer edges, and the integrity of the central hole. Planchet preparation can range from smooth to irregular, with casting flaws like minor voids or uneven rims being common. A well-struck example will exhibit clear, legible legends despite typical provincial manufacturing inconsistencies.