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100 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-fu; pattern ND
| Brass | 289.45 g | 72 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 289.45 g |
| Diameter | 72 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225985 |
|---|---|
| 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 on the rim read top to bottom, right to left.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
五兩計重
一
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
百
Translation:
Wu Liang Ji Zhong / Yi Bai / Boo-chiowan
5 Liang calculated weight / 100 Cash / Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is only found as a pattern.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-fu; pattern) ND (1853-1855) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 289.45 g is that it was designed with a unique pattern that features a combination of Chinese characters and auspicious symbols, such as the Eight Trigrams and the Five Bats, which are believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.
