1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Daoguang (道光帝) (1820-1850) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1824 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#45606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
Translation: Boo-fu
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Fuzhou Mint closed in 1824.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-fu) ND (1821-1824) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Daoguang, who was the sixth emperor of the Qing dynasty and ruled from 1820 to 1850. During his reign, the empire faced many challenges, including internal strife, foreign invasions, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Daoguang Emperor made significant efforts to reform the government and the economy, and his reign is remembered as a time of cultural and artistic achievement. The coin itself is a testament to the advanced metallurgical techniques and craftsmanship of the time, and its design reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the period.
