1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-yūn; with circled dot and crescent ND
| Brass | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1861 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with circled dot below and crescent above.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
Translation: Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao coin is that it was the first Chinese coin to feature a standardized design across all minting locations, which helped to combat counterfeiting and increase the coin's legitimacy.