10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-yūn; with dot ND
| Brass | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below, all with dot to the upper left.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡡᠨ
十
Translation:
Dang Shi / Boo-yūn
Value 10 / Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Zhongbao Brass 10 Cash coin is that it was produced during a time of significant economic and political change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor ruled from 1850 to 1861, and during his reign, the country was facing internal strife, foreign invasions, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the government continued to produce coins, including this 10 Cash coin, which was used as a medium of exchange for everyday transactions. The coin's design features a dot in the center of the reverse side, which was added to prevent counterfeiting. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item and a piece of Chinese history.
