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1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-jyi; with crescent ND
| Brass | 3.65 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1890 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#227466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with crescent above.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡷᡳ
Translation: Boo-jyi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Boo-jyi; with crescent) ND (1887-1890) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 3.65 g is that it was designed by a French engraver named Charles F. Moreau. Moreau was a renowned numismatist and engraver who worked for the Paris Mint and was 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 crescent moon and stars, with Western-style engraving techniques, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
