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1 Cash Taiping Tianguo / Shengbao; vertical ND
| Brass | 5.05 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| King | Hong Xiuquan (1851-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1862 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1853-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.05 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Two Chinese characters read top to bottom.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
聖
寶
Translation:
Sheng Bao
Sacred currency
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a rebel state that was established in China during the 19th century. The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was a Christian-inspired movement that sought to overthrow the ruling Qing dynasty and establish a new, more equal society. The coin's design, which features a vertical inscription and a brass composition, was likely chosen to distinguish it from other coins in circulation at the time. Despite the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's ultimately unsuccessful rebellion, coins like this one remain an important historical artifact and a testament to the movement's ambition and vision.
