© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-chiowan ND
| Copper | 3.16 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1890-1899 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.16 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole with vertical line above.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these red cash coins say "Boo-chiowan", they have nothing to do with the Board of Revenue Mint, and were instead made by either the Aksu or Kucha mints for use in the Ili region.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Chinese character "通" (tōng) meaning "circulation" or "standard," while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription that reads "بوچیوان" (Boo-chiowan), which is the Uyghur language name for the Xinjiang region. This blend of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of the region where the coin was minted.
