1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-jin) ND (1736-1795) front 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-jin) ND (1736-1795) back
1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-jin) ND (1736-1795) photo

1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao; Boo-jin ND

 
Brass 4.6 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Qianlong (乾隆帝) (1735-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1736-1795
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.6 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#13111
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠵᡳᠨ

Translation: Boo-jin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Taiyuan, Shanxi.

Casting was initially set at 42,000 strings a year, then went down to 25,000 strings in 1771, and went down again to 17,000 strings in 1794.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-jin) ND (1736-1795) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 4.6 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 trade and commerce within the empire. As a result, the demand for currency also increased, and coins like this one played an important role in facilitating economic transactions during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1749-1760)  - - - - - -

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