1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; with dot ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Daoguang (道光帝) (1820-1850) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1850 |
| 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#224879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with circle at various locations.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation: 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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; with dot) ND (1825-1850) 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 open it up to foreign trade. This coin was one of the first coins to be produced in large quantities using machinery, which made it more accessible and widely available to the public. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of Chinese characters and Manchu script, reflecting the cultural diversity of the time.