10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-nan; pattern ND
1854 year| Brass | - | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠨᠠᠨ
十
Translation:
Dang Shi / Boo-nan
Value 10 / Boo-nan
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are only known to be patterns.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-nan; pattern) ND (1854) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath and the denomination "10 Cash" in Chinese characters. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between China and Europe during the 19th century.