1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-guwang) ND (1821-1850) front 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-guwang) ND (1821-1850) back
1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-guwang) ND (1821-1850) photo

1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-guwang ND

 
Brass 4.16 g 25 mm
Description
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
4.16 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#25773
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ

Translation: Boo-guwang

Edge

Plain

Comment

While unreported by Hartill, smaller examples are known. The following is 20 millimetres and 1.29 grams: