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100 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | - | 71 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 | 71 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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:
一
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
百
Translation:
Yi Bai / Boo-chiowan
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 designed with a unique combination of Chinese and Western elements. The obverse features a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse bears the image of a Western-style crown, symbolizing the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. This blend of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Qing dynasty, which ruled China at the time.
