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5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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:
二錢五分
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
五
Translation:
Er Qian Wu Fen / Dang Wu / Boo-fu
2 Qian 5 Fen / Value 5 / Boo-fu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Zhongbao (Boo-fu) 5 Cash coin is that it was produced during a time of significant economic and political change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor, who ruled from 1850 to 1861, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy and government, including the introduction of new currency systems and the expansion of trade with foreign countries. The production of this coin, which was made of brass and featured a standardized design, reflects the government's efforts to create a more centralized and efficient monetary system during this time.
