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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-u ND
| Brass | 43.60 g | 51 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1856 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 43.60 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 ᡠ
十五
Translation:
Dang Wu Shi / Boo-u
Value 50 / Boo-u
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-u) ND (1854-1856) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 43.60 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 progressive policies and his efforts to modernize China's economy and military. The minting of this coin reflects the emperor's efforts to create a more standardized and efficient monetary system, which was an important step in China's economic development during this time.
