50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-u; with crescent ND
| Brass | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and two below, and with crescent to the upper right..
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; with crescent) ND (1854-1856) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it features a unique crescent shape on one side, which was a new design element introduced during the Xianfeng era. This coin was also known as the "Zhongbao" or "Boo-u" coin, and it was widely used in China during the 19th century.
