1 Cash - Jiaqing Tongbao, Boo-guwang

€1.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1796-1820
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.505, FD#2341, Schjoth#1493, KM#449
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 嘉 寶 通  慶
(Translation: Jia Qing Tong Bao Jiaqing (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionTwo Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Reverse scriptMongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠸᠠᠩ
(Translation: Boo-guwang)
EdgeSmooth.
MintGuangdong Mint, Guangzhou
Branch, China (1668-1910)
Guangdong Mint, Zhaoqing Branch,China (1686-1858)
MintageND (1796-1820)  - -
Catalog ID2367432190
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