1 Cash - Yongzheng Tongbao; Boo-u ND
| Brass | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Yongzheng (雍正帝) (1722-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1733 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#223598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡠ
Translation: Boo-u
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yongzheng Tongbao (Boo-u) coin is that it was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a portrait of the emperor, Yongzheng, on the obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional design of Chinese coins, which typically featured a square hole in the center and a few Chinese characters on the outside. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait was a significant innovation and marked a new era in Chinese numismatics.
