1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao; Boo-yūn; with vertical line ND
| Brass | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with vertical line above.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
Translation: Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tongzhi coin is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of an emperor, specifically the Tongzhi Emperor, who ruled from 1862 to 1874. This was a departure from previous Chinese coins, which typically featured symbols or characters representing the emperor's reign. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait on the coin was seen as a way to increase the coin's authenticity and legitimacy, and it set a precedent for future Chinese coins.