1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; small type ND
| Brass | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1861 |
| 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#226326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation: Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocTongHeadInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao Brass Coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor ruled from 1850 to 1861, a period marked by the Second Opium War and the subsequent unequal treaties forced upon China by foreign powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the empire. Its design, featuring the Chinese characters "Tong Bao" (通宝) and "Xian Feng" (咸咸丰), symbolized the unity and prosperity of the Chinese people during a time of great turmoil.
