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1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-guwang ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1858 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ
Translation: Boo-guwang
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao coin is that it was the first coinage issued by the Qing dynasty to feature the Manchu language, which was the language of the ruling class at the time. This coin features the Manchu characters "Tongbao" on one side, which means "circulating treasure," and the Han Chinese characters "Xianfeng" on the other side, which means "Prosperity of the Xianfeng era." This coinage reform was a significant departure from previous Chinese coinage, which had traditionally featured only Han Chinese characters. This change reflected the growing influence of Manchu culture and language in China during the Qing dynasty.
