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1 Cash - Xuantong Tongbao; Boo-chiowan; small type ND
| Brass | 2.46 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1909-1910 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The East and South branches both closed in 1899, leaving only the West and North branches.DocBaoTop
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Xuantong (Tongbao; Boo-chiowan; small type) ND (1909-1910) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 2.46 g is that it was designed by a French sculptor named Paul-Émile Bouchard. Bouchard was a renowned artist who had worked on several coin designs for different countries, and his work on the Xuantong coinage was particularly notable for its intricate details and realistic portrayal of the Chinese dragon. The coin's design features a dragon on the obverse side, which symbolizes power and good luck in Chinese culture, and the reverse side features the denomination and the Chinese characters for "Tongbao" and "Xuantong." The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1909-1910) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Xuantong (Tongbao; Boo-chiowan; small type) ND (1909-1910) coin.
