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10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-yūn ND
| Brass | 12.66 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1858 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 12.66 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
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 ᠶᡡᠨ
十
Translation:
Dang Shi / Boo-yūn
Value 10 / Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Comment
The piece can vary between 37mm and 39mm in diameter and its weight is about 13g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-yūn) ND (1853-1858) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 12.66 g is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) that were designed to combat counterfeiting. The coin features a unique combination of Chinese characters and numerals, and its brass composition was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
