Empire of China 50 Cash - Xianfeng, 1853 – 1855
Zhongbao; Boo-fu
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Cash - Xianfeng
Year
1853 – 1855
Ruler
Qing dynastyXianfeng (咸豐帝)
(1850–1861)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
91.1
Diameter (mm)
54
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Cash - Xianfeng from Empire of China. Issued from 1853 to 1855. Struck in Brass. Measures 54 mm and weighs 91.1 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Xian Feng Zhong Bao Xianfeng (Emperor) / Heavy currency)
- Reverse
- Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below, and with four Chinese ideograms in each corner read right to bottom, left to bottom. (Er Liang Wu Qian / Wu Shi / Boo-fu 2 Liang 5 Qian / 50 Cash / Boo-fu)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1853-1855) | — |
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