© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Cash Taiping Tianguo / Shengbao; vertical ND
| Brass | 7.71 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| King | Hong Xiuquan (1851-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1862 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1853-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7.71 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 equitable society. The coin's design reflects the kingdom's revolutionary ideals, featuring a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Christian imagery. Despite the kingdom's ultimately unsuccessful rebellion, coins like this one remain an important historical artifact and a testament to the movement's vision for a more just and equal society.
