1 Cash - Qianlong Tongbao, Boo-san

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1741-1784
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 4.11 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.329, FD#2313, Schjoth#1468
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  乾 寶 通  隆
(Translation: Qian Long Tong Bao Qianlong (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Reverse script Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᠠᠨ
(Translation: Boo-san)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1741) - Hartill#22.329: Well made coin with large Manchu characters -
ND (1749-1753) - Hartill#22.330: Broad rims -
ND (1753-1784) - Hartill#22.331: Local type with poorer workmanship -
ND (1753-1784) - Hartill#22.332: Squished San -
ND (1753-1784) - Hartill#22.333: Small San -
Numisquare ID 9744737660
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