10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-je; trial strike ND
1855 year| Brass | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
十
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠵᡝ
Translation:
Shi / Boo-je
10 Cash / Boo-je
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-je; trial strike) ND (1855) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was produced during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) of the Qing dynasty, a time of great social and economic change in China, and features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western design elements. The coin's rarity and historical importance make it a valuable addition to any collection of Chinese numismatics.
