1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; No mint; with Gong Ping; struck; trial strike ND
1898 year| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
公
平
Translation:
Gong Ping
Fair and Honest
Edge
Plain
Comment
While no mint is mentioned on these coins, they were struck at Fengtian, Manchuria (whose coins typically say 'Boo-fung').One trials are known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; No mint; with Gong Ping; struck; trial strike) ND (1898) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and Western-style numismatic techniques. The coin's obverse features a stylized dragon, a symbol of power and prosperity in Chinese culture, while the reverse bears the inscription "Tongbao" (通寶) meaning "circulating treasure" in Chinese, indicating its intended use as a widely accepted medium of exchange. Additionally, the coin's brass composition was a departure from the traditional use of copper or silver in Chinese coins, reflecting the influence of Western minting practices. This blending of East and West makes the Pattern 1 Cash a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
