1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-de ND
1854 year| Brass | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| 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#226293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡝ
Translation: Boo-de
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng (Tongbao; Boo-de) ND (1854) coin from the Empire of China made of Brass is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Chinese characters "通寶" (Tongbao) and "卐" (Boo-de), which translate to "standard currency" and "treasure," respectively. The reverse side features a stylized image of a dragon, which is a symbol of power and good luck in Chinese culture. However, the dragon is depicted in a more naturalistic and detailed manner, reflecting the influence of Western artistic styles. This blending of styles is a notable feature of the Xianfeng coinage and reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the 19th century in China.