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1 Cash - Jiaqing Tongbao; Boo-chiowan; palace coin ND
| Brass | 7.67 g | 27 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 | 7.67 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-choiwan
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were coins cast for use by palace guards an eunuchs, with an official weight of 1.6 Qian and composed of high quality brass (60% copper; 40% zinc).Many varieties exist:
Type A: Closed radical 貝 in 寶
Type B: Open radical 貝 in 寶; top stroke of Bao connected
Type C: Open radical 貝 in 寶; top stroke of Bao a distinct dot
- 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 used as a form of currency during a time of great economic change in China. The Jiaqing Emperor ruled during a period of economic growth and expansion, and the use of coins like the Tongbao helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout the empire. Despite being made of brass, which was a less valuable material than other metals used in coinage at the time, the Tongbao coin was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions. This speaks to the coin's durability and reliability, as well as the trust that people had in the Chinese monetary system during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1796-1802) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; palace coin) ND (1796-1820) coin.
