1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao, Boo-fu, with dot

€226,733.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1887-1893
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1325
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 dot above.
Reverse scriptMongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
(Translation: Boo-fu)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1887-1893)  - -
Catalog ID6840472280
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