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1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-u ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1888 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡠ
Translation: Boo-u
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Boo-u) ND (1887-1888) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was designed by a French engraver named Jean-Antoine Bailly. Bailly was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and was known for his work on various coins and medals. The design of the coin features a portrait of the Guangxu Emperor on one side and a traditional Chinese dragon on the other, symbolizing the fusion of traditional Chinese culture and Western influence. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its production run.
