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1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-guwang; small type; struck ND
| Brass | 1.23 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1906-1908 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ
Translation: Boo-guwang
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Boo-guwang; small type; struck) ND (1906-1908) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 1.23 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin was minted during a time of political and social reform, and its design reflects the influence of Western culture on Chinese currency. The use of brass as the material for the coin was also a departure from the traditional use of copper or silver, and it was an attempt to introduce a more modern and efficient currency system to China.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1906-1908) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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