10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Je / Zhe; trial strike) ND (1855) front 10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Je / Zhe; trial strike) ND (1855) back
10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Je / Zhe; trial strike) ND (1855) photo
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10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Je / Zhe; trial strike ND

1855 year
Brass 9.83 g 32 mm
Description
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
Weight
9.83 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#226205
Rarity index
100%

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:

ᠵᡝ 浙

Translation:
Dang Shi / Je / Zhe
Value 10 / Je / Zhe

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Je / Zhe; trial strike) ND (1855) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 9.83 g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.