1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-yūn) ND (1736-1796) front 1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-yūn) ND (1736-1796) back
1 Cash - Qianlong (Tongbao; Boo-yūn) ND (1736-1796) photo
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1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao; Boo-yūn ND

 
Brass 2.8 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Qing dynasty › Qianlong (乾隆帝) (1735-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1736-1796
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
25 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#17924
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

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

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ

Translation: Boo-yūn

Edge

Plain

Comment

Variety of Hartill# 22.337.
Obverse: the same with long top dot on bao
Reverse: practically vertical top stroke of Yūn