10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-di, Urumchi, small size

€44,761.00
IssuerSouth Xinjiang
Year1855-1857
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value10 Cash
CurrencyCash (1759-1909)
CompositionCopper
Weight5.86 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1105, C#29-2.1
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 descriptionOne Chinese ideograms above and one below with two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering當 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡳ 十
(Translation: Dang / Shi / Boo-di Worth 10 / Urumchi (mint))
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1855-1857)  - -
Catalog ID8306425830
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