© Alexandr Prokofyev
© Alexandr Prokofyev
1 Cash - Yongzheng Tongbao; Boo-chiowan ND
| Brass | 4.14 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Yongzheng (雍正帝) (1722-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1723-1735 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-choiwan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Ministry of Revenue cast around 500,000 strings (500,000,000 individual coins) a year.DocTongDots
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yongzheng Tongbao coin is that it was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a portrait of the emperor. The coin's design included a profile of Emperor Yongzheng, who ruled from 1722 to 1735, on one side, and the Chinese characters for "Tongbao" on the other. This was a significant departure from previous Chinese coins, which had typically featured only symbols or characters. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait was seen as a way to emphasize the power and authority of the emperor, and it set a precedent for future Chinese coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1723-1726) | 2000000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1727-1733) | 3500000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1734-1735) | 1000000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Yongzheng (Tongbao; Boo-chiowan) ND (1723-1735) coin.
