1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-chuwan; with ideograms ND
| Brass | - | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and sometimes below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
文
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡠᠸᠠᠨ
七
Translation: 9 / 7 / Boo-chuwan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongzhi coin is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of an emperor, the Tongzhi Emperor, on the obverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Chinese coinage design that featured symbols or characters. This change in design was a result of the influence of Western culture and the desire to modernize China's currency.
