1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-dung; with ideogram 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#226693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
山
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡠᠩ
Translation: Shan / Boo-dung
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Tongzhi (Tongbao; Boo-dung; with ideogram) ND (1862-1874) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was designed with a unique ideogram, which is a symbol or character that represents a specific concept or idea. In this case, the ideogram on the coin represents the Chinese character for "tong," which means "circulation" or "coinage." This ideogram was used to indicate that the coin was a standardized form of currency that was widely accepted and used throughout the Empire of China.