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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-san; small type ND
1854 year| Brass | - | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 ᠰᠠᠨ
十五
Translation:
Dang Wu Shi / Boo-san
Value 50 / Boo-san
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-san; small type) ND (1854) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was minted during the Xianfeng era, which was a time of great economic and political change in China. The coin was part of a series of reforms aimed at modernizing China's currency and economy, and it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and Western-style minting techniques. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
