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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-chang ND
| Brass | 50.01 g | 51 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1860 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 50.01 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Thickness | 5.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᠠᠩ
十五
Translation:
Dang Wu Shi / Boo-chang
Value 50 / Boo-chang
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-chang) ND (1855-1860) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 50.01 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Xianfeng Emperor ruled during a period of political and economic instability, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 50 Cash coin was used alongside other denominations to facilitate trade and commerce, and its design and materials were influenced by the cultural and historical context of the time. Despite its age, this coin remains an important piece of Chinese numismatic history and a fascinating artifact for collectors and historians.
