5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-u ND
| Brass | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1856 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡠ
五
Translation:
Dang Wu / Boo-u
Value 5 / Boo-u
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type only comes in a coarse appearance, and Hartill gives it a rarity of 0 (the rarest number possible).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-u) ND (1854-1856) 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 portrait of the Emperor Xianfeng, while the reverse features a traditional Chinese dragon surrounded by a wreath, which was a common motif in Western coinage at the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that was taking place between China and Europe during the 19th century.
