5 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao, Boo-chiowan

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1853-1861
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.688
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  咸 寶 通  豐
(Translation: Xian Feng Tong Bao Xianfeng (Emperor) / Circulating 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 五 ᠪᠣᠣ ᠴᡳᠣᠸᠠᠨ 文
(Translation: Wu Wen / Boo-chiowan 5 Cash / Boo-chiowan)
Edge Smooth.
Mint Ministry of Revenue Mint, East
Branch (戶部局), Beijing, China (1727-1898)
Ministry of Revenue Mint, North
Branch (戶部局), Beijing, China (1727-1910)
Ministry of Revenue Mint, South
Branch (戶部局), Beijing, China (1727-1898)
Ministry of Revenue Mint, West
Branch (戶部局), Beijing, China (1727-1910)
Mintage ND (1853-1861) - -
Numisquare ID 8455443900
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