1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao, Boo-jin, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1858
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.939
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  咸 寶 通  豐
(Translation: Xian Feng Tong Bao Xianfeng (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse description Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Reverse script Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering ᠪᠣᠣ ᠵᡳᠨ
(Translation: Boo-jin)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1858) - Hartill#22.939: Er Bao -
ND (1858) - Hartill#22.940: Fou Bao -
Numisquare ID 3191037550
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