1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao, Boo-kiyan, with X

€122,967.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1821-1850
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight5.10 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.614, Schjoth#1530, C#20-3
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 道 寶 通  光
(Translation: Dao Guang Tong Bao Daoguang (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionTwo Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with X at various locations.
Reverse scriptMongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
(Translation: Boo-kiyan)
EdgeSmooth.
MintGuizhou Mint, Dading Branch,modern-day Dafang County, Guizhou, China (1787-1861)
Guizhou Mint, Guiyang Branch,China (1759-1908)
MintageND (1821-1850)  - Hartill#22.614: X above -
ND (1821-1850)  - Hartill#22.615: X below -
Catalog ID9433989670
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