Taiping Heavenly Kingdom ½ Tael, 1853 – 1864
Tianguo / Shengbao
Information
Country
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
Currency
Tael
(1853 – 1864)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Tael
Year
1853 – 1864
Ruler
Hong Xiuquan
(1851–1864)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast, engraved
Weight (g)
18.22
Diameter (mm)
33.5
Thickness (mm)
2.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Tael from Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Issued from 1853 to 1864. Struck in Silver. Measures 33.5 mm and weighs 18.22 g.
- Obverse
- Two Chinese ideograms read top to bottom. (Tian Guo Heavenly Kingdom)
- Reverse
- Two Chinese characters read top to bottom. (Sheng Bao Sacred currency)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1853-1864) | — | Around a dozen examples known |
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