1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-dung; with ideogram ND
| Brass | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1861 |
| 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#226289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
正
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡠᠩ
Translation: Zheng / Boo-dung
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 military, and the introduction of this coin was part of those efforts. The coin was designed to replace the traditional Chinese cash coin, which had been used for centuries, and was intended to be more convenient and efficient for everyday transactions. Despite these efforts, the coin ultimately failed to gain widespread acceptance and was eventually withdrawn from circulation. Today, however, it remains a valuable collector's item and a fascinating piece of Chinese history.