1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-kiyan; with ideograms 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#226331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Lettering:
二
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation:
Er / Boo-kiyan
Two / Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The commercial-style ideograms are written sideways.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 emperor's name and title in the Manchu language, which was a departure from the traditional Chinese characters used on previous coins. This change in language was a significant move towards promoting Manchu culture and asserting the power of the Qing dynasty.
