1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; No mint; struck; trial strike ND
1886 year| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1886 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1886, Fujian struck trials using western machinery, but the cost was too excessive, so they went back to casting.Fujian's coins are 'Boo-fu', but this one has no mintmark.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; No mint; struck; trial strike) ND (1886) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and Western-style numismatic features. The obverse of the coin depicts the Guangxu Emperor in a formal pose, surrounded by intricate calligraphy and ornate patterns, while the reverse features a simple, Western-style design with the denomination "1 Cash" and the year of issue, "ND (1886)," inscribed in a bold, modern font. This blending of styles reflects the cultural and historical context of the time, as China was undergoing rapid modernization and adopting Western technologies and practices.
