5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-yuwan, large type

€44,264.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1854-1857
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionBrass
Weight7.78 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.750, FD#2440
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 ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ 五
(Translation: Dang Wu / Boo-chiowan Value 5 / Boo-chiowan)
EdgeSmooth.
MintMinistry 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)
MintageND (1854-1857)  - Hartill#22.750: Six-stroke Bei (New branch) -
ND (1854-1857)  - Hartill#22.752: Seven-stroke Bei (Old branch) -
Catalog ID2225213320
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