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1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao; Boo-guwang ND
| Brass | 4.03 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Qianlong (乾隆帝) (1735-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1745-1794 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.03 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ
Translation: Boo-guwang
Edge
Plain
Comment
Guangzhou, Guangdong.This mint cast around 34,000 strings (34,000,000 individual coins) a year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-guwang) ND (1745-1794) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 4.03 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Qianlong Emperor's reign, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to a significant increase in the production of coins to support the growing economy.
