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1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-chiowan; iron; Regular script ND
| Iron | 5.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1859 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Various types exist:- Type A: Radical 貝 in 寶 square-ish with feet at corners
- Type B: Radical 貝 in 寶 rectangular with feet touching near centre (aside from east branch)
It seems, in the Hartill catalogue, Hartill#22.725 and Hartill#22.726 have the pictures reversed.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao iron coin is that it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in China, known as the "Taiping Rebellion," which lasted from 1850 to 1864. The government was forced to produce these coins using iron instead of the traditional copper or silver due to a shortage of precious metals. Despite the challenges, the Xianfeng Tongbao iron coins remained in circulation for several years and are now highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and rarity.
