1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-san) ND (1741-1784) front 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-san) ND (1741-1784) back
1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-san) ND (1741-1784) photo

1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao; Boo-san ND

 
Brass 4.11 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Qianlong (乾隆帝) (1735-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1741-1784
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.11 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36377
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

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

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᠠᠨ

Translation: Boo-san

Edge

Plain

Comment

Xi'an, Shaanxi.

Sample of small size degraded style. For the size of coin is 20 mm only, 'boo' on reverse is shown in semicircle as three rounded loops and one line.