1 Cash Huangdi Tongbao / Sheng; Zhejiang region ND
| Brass | 4.39 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rebellion in Zhejiang (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1864 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1858-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#318329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 聖
Translation:
Yong
Sacred
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are attributed to the Heaven and Earth Society or the Small Sword Society (which is a varient of the former). They are found in the Zhejiang region, meaning these belong to the later period of the Taiping Rebellion.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Taiping Rebellion, a civil war that lasted from 1850 to 1864 and was led by the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a Christian-inspired movement that sought to overthrow the ruling Qing dynasty. The coin was minted in the Zhejiang region, which was a stronghold of the Taiping rebels. Despite the turmoil caused by the rebellion, the coin's design and production remained consistent with the standard circulation coins of the Qing dynasty, with the exception of the addition of the rebels' own insignia on the reverse side. This coin serves as a unique historical artifact that reflects the complex political and social dynamics of 19th-century China.
