1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; with triangle 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#224880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with triangle 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 triangle) 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 ruled China from 1820 to 1850. This coin was minted in large quantities and was used for everyday transactions, reflecting the economic activity and trade during that time period. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring a triangle on the reverse side, was a unique feature of this particular coin and was used to prevent counterfeiting.