1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-dung; with ideogram and crescent ND
| Brass | - | 21 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 | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and crescent (facing down) below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
正
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡠᠩ
Translation: Zheng / Boo-dung
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongzhi coin is that it was the first coin to feature a standardized portrait of the emperor, Tongzhi, on the obverse side, which was a departure from the previous custom of featuring various gods and deities on coins. This change was made to emphasize the power and authority of the emperor and to promote a more centralized and unified currency system in China.