100 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | - | 70 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 70 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#225993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below, and with four Chinese ideograms in each corner read right to bottom, left to bottom.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
五一計
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
兩百重
Translation:
Ji Zhong Wu Liang / Yi Bai / Boo-chiowan
Calculated weight 5 Liang / 100 Cash / Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 100 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-fu) ND (1853-1855) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) that were designed to address the economic issues faced by the empire at the time, such as inflation and a lack of standardized currency. The coin's design features the Chinese character " Zhong" (中) on one side and the denomination "100 cash" on the other, and it was minted in large quantities to help alleviate the economic problems. Despite its circulation, the coin's value has increased over time, making it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
