1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-gui ND
| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Tongzhi (同治帝) (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1862-1864 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᡳ
Translation: Boo-gui
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongzhi (Tongbao; Boo-gui) ND (1862-1864) brass coin from the Empire of China is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The Tongzhi era saw the introduction of new currency and the abolition of the traditional system of weights and measures, which had been in place for centuries. This coin, which was minted during this period, reflects the efforts of the Chinese government to modernize and standardize its currency, and it is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political developments of the time.
