10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-chang

€226,064.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1854-1860
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.927, FD#2505, Schjoth#1595
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 咸 寶 重  豐
(Translation: Xian Feng Zhong Bao Xianfeng (Emperor) / Heavy currency)
Reverse descriptionTwo Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering當 ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᠠᠩ 十
(Translation: Dang Shi / Boo-chang Value 10 / Boo-chang)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1854)  - Hartill#22.927: Narrow rims -
ND (1855-1860)  - Hartill#928-930: Broad rims (minor varieties of Bao) -
Catalog ID8052509040
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