1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-yūn; iron ND
1854 year| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
Translation: Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Interesting 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 "Taiping Rebellion," which lasted from 1850 to 1864. The government was forced to produce cheap iron coins to address a severe shortage of silver coins, which were the main currency at the time. Despite their low value, these iron coins played an important role in the economy and were widely used by the population.