1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao, Boo-guwang, large type, struck

€6,817.00
IssuerKwangtung Province
Year1890-1899
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight2.80 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness0.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1335, Schjoth#1587, Y#190
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.
Reverse scriptMongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ
(Translation: Boo-guwang)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1890-1895)  - Over 2.8 grams - 1 059 253 000
ND (1895-1899)  - Under 2.8 grams -
Catalog ID3315971530
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