100 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-fu, pattern

€225,985.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1853-1855
TypePattern
Value100 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight289.45 g
Dimensions72 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.796, FD#2529
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, and with four Chinese ideograms on the rim read top to bottom, right to left.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering五兩計重 一 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ 百
(Translation: Wu Liang Ji Zhong / Yi Bai / Boo-chiowan 5 Liang calculated weight / 100 Cash / Boo-chiowan)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1853-1855)  - -
Catalog ID8295722270
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