© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-jiyen ND
| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1888-1899 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠵᡳᠶᡝᠨ
Translation: Boo-jiyen
Edge
Plain
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Boo-jiyen) ND (1888-1899) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was designed by a French engraver named Charles F. Moreau. Moreau was a renowned numismatist and engraver who was commissioned by the Chinese government to redesign their currency in the late 19th century. His design for the Guangxu coin features a unique blend of traditional Chinese motifs and Western-style engraving techniques, making it a distinctive and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
