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1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; with X ND
| Brass | 5.10 g | 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 |
| Weight | 5.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#122967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with X at various locations.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation: Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; with X) ND (1821-1850) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 5.10 g 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 part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, and it features the emperor's name, "Daoguang," in Chinese characters on one side, and a stylized design of a dragon on the other. The use of brass as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. Despite its small denomination, this coin holds significant historical value and is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
