© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Cash Taiping Shengbao / Tianguo ND
| Brass | 7.89 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| King | Hong Xiuquan (1851-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1864 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1853-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7.89 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms read right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 國天
Translation:
Tian Guo
Heavenly Kingdom
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 1851 and lasted until 1864. 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 and inscriptions reflect the kingdom's revolutionary ideology and its attempt to break away from traditional Chinese culture and currency.
