1 Cash - Xianfeng (Tongbao; Boo-yūn; with dot) ND (1854-1861) front 1 Cash - Xianfeng (Tongbao; Boo-yūn; with dot) ND (1854-1861) back
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1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-yūn; with dot ND

 
Brass - 24 mm
Description
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
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#226351
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with dot above.

Script: Mongolian / Manchu

Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ

Translation: Boo-yūn

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao Brass 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 military, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. As a result, the demand for coins like the Xianfeng Tongbao Brass Coin grew, and it became an important medium of exchange in everyday transactions. Despite its relatively low value, the coin remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.