5 Cash - Guangxu Zhongbao, Boo-su

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1905-1907
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 7.52 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.1367, FD#2636
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  光 寶 重  緒
(Translation: Guang Xu Zhong Bao Guangxu (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 ᠰᡠ 五
(Translation: Dang Wu / Boo-su Value 5 / Boo-su)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1905-1907) - - 36 000 000
Numisquare ID 4341381270
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