Empire of China 5 Cash - Guangxu, 1905 – 1907
Zhongbao; Boo-su
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cash - Guangxu
Year
1905 – 1907
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
7.52
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cash - Guangxu from Empire of China. Issued from 1905 to 1907. Struck in Brass. Measures 27 mm and weighs 7.52 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Guang Xu Zhong BaoGuangxu (Emperor) / Heavy currency)
- Reverse
- Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below. (Dang Wu / Boo-suValue 5 / Boo-su)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1905-1907) | 36M |
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