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1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-je ND
| Brass | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠵᡝ
Translation: Boo-je
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocTongHeadInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-je) ND (1821-1850) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency during the Daoguang Emperor's reign, and it was the first coin to feature the emperor's name and title on the obverse side, which was a departure from the previous coins that only had the name of the dynasty and the reign year. This coin also had a unique square hole in the center, which was used to thread a string through, allowing people to carry multiple coins together. Additionally, the brass material used in the coin was a departure from the traditional copper or silver used in previous coins, which made it more durable and resistant to wear and tear.
