1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-yūn; with ideograms ND
| Brass | - | 22 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 | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
四
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
Translation:
Si / Boo-yūn
Four / Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao Brass Coin is that it was the first coin to feature the Chinese character "通" (tōng) meaning "circulating" or "standard" on its reverse side, indicating its status as a standardized currency for the Empire of China.