1736 Qing Dynasty Qianlong Tongbao Bao Chuan – GBCA 85 Brass Coin
A historic example of Qing Dynasty imperial coinage, this 1736 Qianlong Tongbao Bao Chuan Brass Coin was issued during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736–1795), one of the longest and most prosperous reigns in Chinese history.
The Qianlong Tongbao series was widely produced throughout the Qing Empire and served as everyday circulating currency for over a century. This example features the Bao Chuan (Boo Chuen) mint mark, identifying production at the Sichuan Provincial Mint, an important source of Qing cash coinage.
This certified example measures approximately 22.3 mm in diameter, 1.2 mm in thickness, and weighs 2.8 grams. It has been graded GBCA 85, offering collectors an attractive and authenticated example of an 18th-century Chinese brass cash coin.
Coin Specifications
- Country: China
- Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644–1912)
- Emperor: Qianlong Emperor (1736–1795)
- Date: 1736
- Type: Qianlong Tongbao
- Mint Mark: Bao Chuan (Boo Chuen)
- Mint Location: Sichuan Provincial Mint
- Composition: Brass
- Weight: 2.8 grams
- Size: 22.3 × 1.2 mm
- Grade: GBCA 85
Historical Background
The Qianlong Emperor’s reign represented the height of Qing imperial power and economic expansion. Cash coins bearing different mint marks were produced across China, allowing collectors today to study the organization and reach of the Qing monetary system. The Bao Chuan mint mark provides a direct connection to Sichuan Province and regional Qing coin production.
A wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Qing Dynasty coins, Chinese cash coins, imperial Chinese history, Asian coinage, and historic world currency.
