1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-yūn ND
| Brass | 2.76 g | 23 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 |
| Weight | 2.76 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
Translation: Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocTongHeadInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongzhi coin is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of the emperor, Tongzhi, on the obverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Chinese coin design that featured symbols or characters. This change in design was a significant departure from the traditional Chinese coinage and marked a new era in Chinese numismatics.
