1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao, Boo-chuwan, with Chuan, pattern

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IssuerEmpire of China
Year1875-1898
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.88 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1394
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 光 寶 通  緒
(Translation: Guang Xu Tong Bao Guangxu (Emperor) / Circulating currency)
Reverse descriptionTwo Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram in Seal script below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡠᠸᠠᠨ 川
(Translation: Chuan / Boo-chuwan)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1875-1898)  - -
Catalog ID9620200180
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