1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-dung; with dot ND
| Brass | - | 19 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 | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with dot above.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡠᠩ
Translation: Boo-dung
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type only comes in a small size.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tongzhi (Tongbao; Boo-dung; with dot) ND (1862-1874) from Empire of China made of Brass 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 coin was also the first to use the "Tongbao" or "Boo-dung" style of calligraphy, which was a unique form of writing that was used only for the emperor's name. Additionally, the coin features a small dot on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the Tongzhi era.