1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-su) ND (1736-1794) front 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-su) ND (1736-1794) back
1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-su) ND (1736-1794) photo
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1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao; Boo-su ND

 
Brass 3.84 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Qianlong (乾隆帝) (1735-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1736-1794
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.84 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28089
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

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

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᡠ

Translation: Boo-su

Edge

Plain

Comment

The broad rim pieces are often refered to as presentation pieces; however, only ten were created a year, and these are too plentiful. Other possibilities are charms or New Years gifts produced by the mint workers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-su) ND (1736-1794) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 3.84 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 (1736-1747)  - - - - - -

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