5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-u

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1854-1856
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.869
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.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Reverse lettering 當 ᠪᠣᠣ ᡠ 五
(Translation: Dang Wu / Boo-u Value 5 / Boo-u)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1854-1856) - -
Numisquare ID 2287458720
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