1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao, Boo-u, with dot

€224,100.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1743-1785
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.289, Schjoth#1474
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 乾 寶 通  隆
(Translation: Qian Long Tong Bao Qianlong (Emporer) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionTwo Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with dot at various locations.
Reverse scriptMongolian / Manchu
Reverse letteringᠪᠣᠣ ᡠ
(Translation: Boo-u)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1743-1763)  - Hartill#22.289: Tong with closed head; top of U with short stroke; dot above -
ND (1743-1763)  - Hartill#22.290: Tong with closed head; top of U with short stroke; dot below -
ND (1743-1763)  - Hartill#22.292: Tong with closed head; top of U with long stroke; dot below -
ND (1764-1785)  - Hartill#22.294: Tong with open head; dot below -
Catalog ID4898444020
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