1 Cash - Tongzhi Tongbao, Boo-chuwan

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1862-1874
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.01 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1155
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  同 寶 通  治
(Translation: Tong Zhi Tong Bao Tongzhi (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Reverse script Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡠᠸᠠᠨ
(Translation: Boo-chuwan)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1862-1874) - Hartill#22.1155: Protruding top Boo -
ND (1862-1874) - Hartill#22.1156: Round top Boo -
Numisquare ID 4138209930
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