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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-chiowan; small type ND
| Brass | 40.83 g | 47 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1855 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 40.83 g |
| Diameter | 47 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ
十五
Translation:
Dang Wu Shi / Boo-chiowan
Value 50 / Boo-chiowan
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were cast from March 1854 to July 1855.DocBeiStrokes
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-chiowan; small type) ND (1854-1855) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 40.83 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 instability and economic stress, and the use of coins like this one reflects the efforts of the government to maintain economic stability and control during this time. Despite the challenges of the era, coins like this one have survived and are now highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and rarity.
