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1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-dung; iron ND
| Iron | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡠᠩ
Translation: Boo-dung
Edge
Plain
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 unusual material, the Xianfeng Tongbao iron coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
