1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; Da 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#224883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
大
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation:
Da / Boo-kiyan
Dading (mint) / Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mints were located at Guiyang and Dading, and were closed between 1823 and 1824, as well as 1838 and 1843.This type was likely just from Dading.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; Da) 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, who was known for his efforts to modernize China and expand its economy. Despite being made of brass, the coin was valued at a high level and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire.
