10 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-gi, small type

€226,321.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1854-1855
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1068, FD#2454
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 ᡬᡳ 十
(Translation: Dang Shi / Boo-gi Value 10 / Boo-gi)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1854-1855)  - -
Catalog ID6694157610
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