10 Cash - Xuantong (Tongbao; Kucha for Ushi)
Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Lettering: 宣 寶 通 統
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and below, one Uyghur word to the right, and one Manchu word to the left.
Lettering: 庫 ᡠᠰᠢ اوشى 十
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Xuantong (Wikidata)
Technique
Cast
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
10 Cash (Numeric: 10)
References
Hartill #22.1521
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.27 g
Size
25 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
宣 寶 通 統
Reverse Lettering
庫 ᡠᠰᠢ اوشى 十
Comments
While these coins mention Ushi in the Manchu and Uyghur scripts, the Ushi mint had been destroyed before this point. The correct mint--Kucha--is mentioned in the Chinese text, which likely cast these pieces for Ushi (the casting authority).
