1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao, Boo-kiyan, Da

€224,883.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1821-1850
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#22.606, Schjoth#1531
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 道 寶 通  光
(Translation: Dao Guang Tong Bao Daoguang (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionTwo Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering大 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
(Translation: Da / Boo-kiyan Dading (mint) / Boo-kiyan)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1821-1850)  - -
Catalog ID8576700490
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