1 Cash - Taiping Tongbao; Boo-yūn Rebels counterfeit ND
| Brass | 3.45 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Small Sword Society (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1855 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1854-1855) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#318249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
Unabridged legend: Boo-yūn
Translation: Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Comment
The addition of the mint could be an attempt by the rebels to make their coins look more like actual Xianfeng coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Taiping Tongbao coin is that it was counterfeited by the Boo-yūn Rebels, who were a group of dynastic rebels from the Small Sword Society. This coin was made of brass and weighed 3.45 grams. Despite being counterfeit, it is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.