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

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1857-1861
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 12.46 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.757
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  咸 寶 重  豐
(Translation: Xian Feng Zhong Bao Xianfeng (Emperor) / Heavy currency)
Reverse description Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering 當 ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ 十
(Translation: Dang Shi / Boo-chiowan Value 10 / Boo-chiowan)
Edge Smooth.
Mint Ministry of Public Works Mint, New
Branch (工部局), Beijing, China (1726-1898)
Ministry of Public Works Mint, Old
Branch (工部局), Beijing, China (1726-1898)
Mintage ND (1857-1861) - Hartill#22.757: Six-stroke Bei (New branch) -
ND (1857-1861) - Hartill#22.758: Seven-stroke Bei (Old branch) -
Numisquare ID 4715371930
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