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10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-yuwan; medium type ND
| Brass | 15.98 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1857 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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 ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ
十
Translation:
Dang Shi / Boo-chiowan
Value 10 / Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were cast from March 1854 to 1857.DocBeiStrokes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) of the Qing dynasty, a time of great social and economic change in China. The coin's design features a central hole, which was a common feature of Chinese coins at the time, and the characters on the coin read "Zhongbao" (中宝), meaning "central treasure." The use of brass as the material for the coin was also significant, as it was a widely available and affordable metal that had been used for currency in China for centuries. Despite its relatively low value, this coin is a fascinating piece of Chinese history and a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage.
