50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-yūn; trial strike ND
1853 year| Brass | - | 56 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 56 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226268 |
|---|---|
| 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 ᠶᡡᠨ
十五
Translation:
Dang Wu Shi / Boo-yūn
Value 50 / Boo-yūn
Edge
Plain
Comment
These seem to only have been trial castings.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-yūn; trial strike) ND (1853) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
