1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-chuwan ND
| Brass | 2.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1861 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#46815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡠᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-chuwan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao coin is that it was produced during a time of significant economic and political change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor, who ruled from 1850 to 1861, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy and government, including the introduction of new currency systems. The Xianfeng Tongbao coin was one of the first coins to be produced under this new system, and its design and materials reflect the influence of Western currency systems. Despite its small denomination, the coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
