5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-guwang

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1854-1861
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#22.816, FD#2560
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.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering 當 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠠᠩ 五
(Translation: Boo-guang)
Edge Smooth.
Mint Guangdong Mint, Guangzhou
Branch, China (1668-1910)
Guangdong Mint, Zhaoqing Branch,China (1686-1858)
Mintage ND (1854-1861) - Hartill#22.816: Fou Bao -
ND (1854-1861) - Hartill#22.818: Er Bao; G- of Gung with straight lines -
ND (1854-1861) - Hartill#22.820: Er Bao; G- of Gung with curved lines -
Numisquare ID 2243044310
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