1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; with crescent ND
| Brass | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1859 |
| 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#226328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with crescent above.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation: Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Cash coin is that it features a unique crescent shape on one side, which was a new design element introduced during the Xianfeng era (1851-1859) of the Qing dynasty. This crescent shape was meant to symbolize the moon and its association with the night, as well as to differentiate the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time. The use of brass as the material for the coin was also a deliberate choice, as it was a more durable and affordable alternative to other metals, making it accessible to a wider range of people in the Empire of China.