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1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-u ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Daoguang (道光帝) (1820-1850) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1836 |
| 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#45607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡠ
Translation: Boo-u
Edge
Plain
Comment
This mint was closed between 1823 and 1826.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-u) ND (1821-1836) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was designed with a unique square hole in the center, which was used to thread a string or cord through, allowing people to carry multiple coins together easily. This design feature was a distinct characteristic of ancient Chinese coins and was used for many centuries.
