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1 Cash - Jiaqing Tongbao; Boo-chiowan ND
| Brass | 4.03 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Jiaqing (嘉慶帝) (1796-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1820 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.03 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many varieties exist:Type A: Closed radical 貝 in 寶
- Type A1: Large radical 吉 in 嘉
- Type A2: Small radical 吉 in 嘉
- Type B1: Square radical 口 in 吉
- Type B2: Trapezoid radical 口 in 吉
- Type C1: Left stroke of radical 广 in 慶 curved
- Type C2: Left stroke of radical 广 in 慶 straight
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiaqing Tongbao coin is that it was produced during a time of great economic and social change in China. The Jiaqing Emperor ruled from 1796 to 1820, a period marked by internal strife, foreign invasions, and the rise of the opium trade. Despite these challenges, the Jiaqing Tongbao coin remained a stable and widely used currency throughout the empire, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the Chinese people during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1796-1798) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Jiaqing (Tongbao; Boo-chiowan) ND (1796-1820) coin.
