5 Cash Tianguo Shengbao / Taiping ND
| Brass | 7.78 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| King | Hong Xiuquan (1851-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1859 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1853-1864) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#318079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms read top to bottom.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
太
平
Translation:
Tai Ping
Taiping
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 the fact that it was made of brass, a relatively inexpensive metal, reflect the kingdom's efforts to create a new currency system that was more accessible to the common people. Despite the kingdom's ultimately unsuccessful rebellion, coins like this one remain an important part of Chinese numismatic history.
