1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-yūn; with ideogram and crescent ND
| Brass | - | 23 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 | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and crescent below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
雲
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
Translation: Yun / Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao coin is that it was the first coin to feature a crescent moon symbol on its reverse side, which was a new design element introduced during the Xianfeng era (1854-1861) of the Qing dynasty. This crescent moon symbol was meant to represent the Islamic faith, which was practiced by a significant number of people in China's northwestern regions. The inclusion of this symbol on the coinage was a way for the government to show its support for the Islamic community and to promote religious harmony within the empire.