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1 Cash - Jiaqing Tongbao; Boo-yuwan; with dot ND
| Brass | 3.94 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Jiaqing (嘉慶帝) (1796-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1820 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.94 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with dot at various locations.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-yuwan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiaqing Tongbao coin is that it was produced during a time of great economic and political change in China. The Jiaqing Emperor, who ruled from 1796 to 1820, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy and military, which led to increased trade and cultural exchange with the West. As a result, coins like the Jiaqing Tongbao were produced in larger quantities and with more advanced minting techniques, making them more widely available and valuable to collectors today.
