5 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao, Boo-yuwan, small type

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1854-1857
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Brass
Weight 5.98 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#22.751, FD#2439
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 ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ 五
(Translation: Dang Wu / Boo-chiowan Value 5 / Boo-chiowan)
Edge Smooth.
Mint Ministry of Public Works Mint, New
Branch (工部局), Beijing, China (1726-1898)
Ministry of Public Works Mint, Old
Branch (工部局), Beijing, China (1726-1898)
Mintage ND (1854-1857) - Hartill#22.751: Six-stroke Bei (New branch) -
ND (1854-1857) - Hartill#22.753: Seven-stroke Bei (Old branch) -
Numisquare ID 9642913800
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