© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
10 Cash Tianguo / Shengbao ND
| Brass | 17.56 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| King | Hong Xiuquan (1851-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1853-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 17.56 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms 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 during the Qing dynasty in China. The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was known for its attempts to overthrow the ruling Qing dynasty and establish a new, more equitable society. The coin's design and materials reflect the kingdom's efforts to create a new currency system that was separate from the traditional Chinese currency system.
