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

€48,839.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1887-1908
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1339
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 at various locations.
Reverse scriptMongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
(Translation: Boo-kiyan)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1887-1908)  - Hartill#22.1339: Dot above -
ND (1887-1908)  - Hartill#22.1340: Dot at lower right -
Catalog ID9065851830
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