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1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-san; iron ND
| Iron | 3.31 g | 22 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-san
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocTongDotsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao iron coin is that it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in China, known as the "Tongbao era" (1854-1858), when the government was struggling to address issues such as inflation, corruption, and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and historical significance, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
