5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-fu

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1853-1855
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.792, FD#2509
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  咸 寶 重  豐
(Translation: Xian Feng Zhong Bao Xianfeng (Emperor) / Heavy currency)
Reverse description Two 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 script Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering 二錢五分 當 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ 五
(Translation: Er Qian Wu Fen / Dang Wu / Boo-fu 2 Qian 5 Fen / Value 5 / Boo-fu)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1853-1855) - -
Numisquare ID 2136413180
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