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10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-je ND
| Brass | 16.62 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1858 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 16.62 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 ᠵᡝ
十
Translation:
Dang Shi / Boo-je
Value 10 / Boo-je
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-je) ND (1854-1858) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 16.62 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Xianfeng Emperor ruled during a period of political instability and economic stress, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 10 Cash coin was a widely used denomination, and its design and materials were influenced by the economic and political conditions of the time. Despite the challenges of the era, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Chinese people.
