1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-chuwan; with ideograms ND
| Brass | - | 22 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 |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with a number in commercial-style above.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
三
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡠᠸᠠᠨ
Translation:
San / Boo-chuwan
Three / Boo-chuwan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao coin is that it was the first coin to feature the Chinese ideogram for "Tong" (通) on its reverse side, which means "circulation" or "currency." This ideogram was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was a standardized form of currency for circulation throughout the empire. This was a significant innovation in Chinese numismatics and helped to standardize the use of currency across different regions and provinces.