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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-su; large type ND
| Brass | 6.89 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1860 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.89 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᡠ
Translation: Boo-su
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocTongHeadInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao 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 government, including the introduction of new currency systems and the expansion of trade with foreign countries. The large brass coins like the one were introduced during this period as a way to address the need for a more standardized and efficient currency system. Despite the challenges of the time, the Xianfeng Tongbao coin remains a valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history.
