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1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; large type ND
| Brass | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1854 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation: Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao Brass 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 new coinage system was part of those efforts. The large-sized brass coins were designed to replace the traditional iron and copper coins that had been used for centuries, and they were intended to be more durable and easier to handle. Despite the reforms, the Xianfeng period was marked by political instability, corruption, and foreign invasions, and the coinage system was ultimately abandoned in favor of other forms of currency. Today, the Xianfeng Tongbao Brass Coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Chinese history.
