5 Cash Taiping Tianguo / Shengbao; horizontal ND
| Brass | 7.45 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| King | Hong Xiuquan (1851-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1860 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1853-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7.45 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#318109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese characters read right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 寶聖
Translation:
Sheng Bao
Sacred currency
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are attributed to the Hengyang Mint in southern Henan.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, which features a horizontal layout and the characters "Taiping Tianguo" (Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace) and "Shengbao" (Sacred Treasure), reflects the rebels' attempt to create a new, alternative system of government and currency. Despite the rebellion's ultimately unsuccessful outcome, coins like this one remain an important historical artifact and a testament to the Taiping rebels' vision for a more just and equitable society.
