© Kurt R. Johnson
© Kurt R. Johnson
1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-chiowan ND
| Brass | 3.04 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1908 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.04 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two main types exists: the large type (around 22 millimetres and over 3 grams) and the small type (around 19 millimetres and under 3 grams). When the small types were cast, both the East and South branches were closed, leaving only the West and North branches.An example of Hartill#22.1276 (large type; Tong with open head):
