1 Cash - Shunzhi Tongbao; Manchu reverse; Boo-yuwan ND
| Brass | 4.20 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Shunzhi (顺治帝) (1643-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1661 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.20 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ
Translation:
Boo-yuwan
[For Ministry of Works Mint]
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Manchu cultures. The obverse side of the coin bears the Chinese characters "通寶" (Tongbao), which means "circulating treasure," while the reverse side features the Manchu script "ᠮᠮᠠᠮᠠᠨᠮᠠᠨᠵᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠᠸᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠᠸᠠᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠᠸᠠᠨ" (Boo-yuwan), which translates to "lucky coin." This blend of cultures reflects the diverse heritage of the Empire of China during the Shunzhi era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1657-1661) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Shunzhi (Tongbao; Manchu reverse; Boo-yuwan) ND (1657-1661) coin.
