1 Cash - Daoguang Tongbao, Ili, with dot

Issuer South Xinjiang
Year 1821-1850
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (1759-1909)
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.659
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 with dot at various locations.
Reverse script Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering ᠪᠣᠣ ᡳ
(Translation: Boo-i)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1821-1825) - Hartill#22.659-660: Tong with open head; dot above (minor varieties) -
ND (1825-1850) - Hartill#22.664-665: Tong with closed head; dot above (minor varieties) -
ND (1825-1850) - Hartill#22.666: Tong with closed head; dot above and below -
Numisquare ID 1603522140
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