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1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-chiowan ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Tongzhi (同治帝) (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1874 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongzhi (Tongbao; Boo-chiowan) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of an emperor, specifically the Tongzhi Emperor, who ruled from 1862 to 1874. This was a departure from previous Chinese coins, which typically featured symbols or characters representing the emperor's reign. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait on the coin was a sign of the increasing influence of Western culture in China during the late Qing period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1862-1874) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Tongzhi (Tongbao; Boo-chiowan) ND (1862-1874) coin.
