1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-yuwan; with dot) ND (1821-1850) front 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-yuwan; with dot) ND (1821-1850) back
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1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao; Boo-yuwan; with dot ND

 
Brass - 24 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#225772
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with dot at various locations.

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ

Translation: Boo-yuwan

Edge

Plain

Comment

This type is not mentioned by Hartill, so pictures are needed before being able to narrow down the date-range.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Daoguang (Tongbao; Boo-yuwan; with dot) 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 ruled China from 1820 to 1850. The coin was minted in large quantities to meet the growing economic demands of the empire, and it remained in circulation for many years, playing an important role in the economic development of China during that period.