Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 1 Cash, 1861 – 1864
Tianguo Tiaping / Shengbao
Information
Country
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
Currency
Cash
(1853 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash
Year
1861 – 1864
Ruler
Hong Xiuquan
(1851–1864)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
4.65
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash from Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Issued from 1861 to 1864. Struck in Brass. Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.65 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Tian Guo Tai Ping Heavenly Kingdom of Taiping)
- Reverse
- Two Chinese ideograms read right to left. (Sheng Bao Sacred currency)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1861-1864) | — | Hartill#23.19: Small characters | ||
| ND (1861-1864) | — | Hartill#23.20: Large characters |
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