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10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-chiowan; medium type ND
| Brass | 16.84 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1857 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 16.84 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
十
Translation:
Dang Shi / Boo-chiowan
Value 10 / Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were cast from March 1854 to 1857.DocBaoFouEr
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) of the Qing dynasty, a time of great social and economic change in China. The coin's design features the traditional Chinese dragon and phoenix, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's brass composition was a common material used for currency during this period, as it was durable and resistant to corrosion.
