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1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-chang ND
| Brass | 4.36 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Daoguang (道光帝) (1820-1850) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1845 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᠠᠩ
Translation: Boo-chang
Edge
Plain
Comment
This mint was closed between 1837 and 1843.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-chang) ND (1821-1845) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 4.36 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Daoguang Emperor's reign, who ruled China from 1820 to 1850. This coin was part of a series of coins that were introduced during his reign to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation at the time. The coin's design features the Chinese characters "通宝" (Tongbao) on one side and "宝革" (Boo-chang) on the other, which translates to "circulating treasure" and "treasure coin" respectively. This coin was made of brass, a metal alloy composed of copper and zinc, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. Despite its small denomination, this coin played an important role in the economy of China during the 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1821-1845) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-chang) ND (1821-1845) coin.
