1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao, Boo-san

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1851-1858
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.943, FD#2496, Schjoth#1550, C#23-4
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 ᠰᠠᠨ
(Translation: Boo-san)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1851-1853) - Hartill#22.943: Board of Revenue type -
ND (1854-1858) - Hartill#22.945: Local type -
Numisquare ID 4568345020
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