20 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-je, trial strike

€2.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1855
TypeCoin pattern
Value20 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1033, FD#2479
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 two below.
Reverse scriptMongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering當 ᠪᠣᠣ ᠵᡝ 二 十
(Translation: Dang Er Shi / Boo-je Value 20 / Boo-je)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1855)  - -
Catalog ID5834328150
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