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1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-nan ND
| Brass | 2.87 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Tongzhi (同治帝) (1861-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1863-1865 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠨᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-nan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill 22.1145Large tong
Changsha,Hunan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongzhi (Tongbao; Boo-nan) coin is that it was produced during a time of significant economic and political change in China. The Tongzhi era (1862-1874) saw the introduction of new currency and economic reforms, as well as the establishment of the Customs Service, which helped to modernize China's economy and increase its engagement with foreign trade. The coin itself is made of brass, which was a common material for coins at the time, and weighs 2.87 grams. Despite its small size, the coin is a significant artifact of Chinese history and a reminder of the country's ongoing evolution and growth.
