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obverse
reverse
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Context
Years: 1821–1850
Issuer: China
Period:
Ruler: Daoguang
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 24 mm
Weight: 3.8 g
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Composition: Brass
Magnetic: No
Technique: Cast
Alignment: Medal alignment
OBVERSE
OBVERSE ↑
flip
REVERSE
REVERSE ↑
References
Numista: #12421

Obverse

Description:
Four Chinese characters read vertically, right to left.
Inscription:


寶 通

 光
Translation:
Daoguang
Tongbao
Language: Chinese

Reverse

Description:
Two Manchu words flank the hole.
Inscription:
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ
Translation:
Boo yuwan
Language: Manchu

Edge

Plain
🌱 Fairly Common