1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao, Boo-kiyan, Da

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1821-1850
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.606, Schjoth#1531
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  道 寶 通  光
(Translation: Dao Guang Tong Bao Daoguang (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering 大 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
(Translation: Da / Boo-kiyan Dading (mint) / Boo-kiyan)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1821-1850) - -
Numisquare ID 8576700490
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