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1000 Cash - Xianfeng Yuanbao; Boo-san; with Guan ND
1854 year| Brass | - | 70 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 1000 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 70 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below, and with one ideogram at the bottom on the rim.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᠠᠨ
千
宫
Translation:
Dang Qian / Boo-san / Guan
Value 1 thousand / Boo-san / Official
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1000 Cash - Xianfeng (Yuanbao; Boo-san; with Guan) ND (1854) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was used as a form of currency during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) and features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The coin's obverse side features a combination of Chinese characters and a Western-style portrait of the emperor, while the reverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon design. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between China and Europe during this time period.
