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5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-gung ND
| Brass | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1861 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠩ
五
Translation:
Dang Wu / Boo-gung
Value 5 / Boo-gung
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocBaoFouErInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Zhongbao 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 coin's design, which features a stylized dragon and a phoenix on the obverse and a Chinese character on the reverse, reflects the cultural and artistic traditions of the time. Despite the coin's historical significance, it is relatively affordable and accessible to collectors, making it a popular choice for those interested in Chinese numismatics.
