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5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-yuwan; small type ND
| Brass | 5.98 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1857 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.98 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ
五
Translation:
Dang Wu / Boo-chiowan
Value 5 / Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
This denomination was first introduced in April 1854, being 60% copper. Their casting was stopped in September 1857, and they no longer circulated.DocBeiStrokes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-yuwan; small type) ND (1854-1857) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 5.98 g is that it was minted during the Xianfeng era, which was a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Xianfeng Emperor, who ruled from 1850 to 1861, was known for his conservative and isolationist policies, which had a significant impact on the country's economy and trade. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this era remained consistent, with the 5 Cash coin being a widely used denomination. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into China's rich history and cultural heritage.
