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1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-chiowan ND
| Brass | 3.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Daoguang (道光帝) (1820-1850) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1850 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-choiwan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Various types exist:Type A: Large 光
- Type A1: Tong with bent bottom
- Type A2: Tong with straight bottom
DocTongHead
DocTongDots
DocBooProt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-chiowan) ND (1821-1850) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 3.7 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Daoguang Emperor's reign, who was known for his efforts to modernize China and open it up to foreign trade. Despite his efforts, the coinage during his reign was still made of brass, which was a less valuable metal than other metals used in coinage at the time. This coin is a representation of the economic and technological advancements that were taking place in China during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1821) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (1821-1823) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (1824-1850) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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-chiowan) ND (1821-1850) coin.
