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1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-he; with circle ND
| Brass | 2.37 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1898-1905 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#227442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with circle above and below.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡥᠣ᠋
Translation: Boo-he
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Boo-he; with circle) ND (1898-1905) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 2.37 g is that it was designed by a French engraver named Charles Moreau. Moreau was a renowned artist who had worked for the French mint before being invited by the Chinese government to design the coinage for the Guangxu Emperor's reign. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements, such as the circle and the square, with Western-style engraving techniques, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
