1/2 Tael Tianguo / Shengbao
| Issuer | Taiping Heavenly Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1853-1864 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1853-1864) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.22 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast, Engraved |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Two Chinese ideograms read top to bottom. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Obverse lettering |
天 國 (Translation: Tian Guo Heavenly Kingdom) |
| Reverse description | Two Chinese characters read top to bottom. |
| Reverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Reverse lettering |
聖 寶 (Translation: Sheng Bao Sacred currency) |
| Edge | Smooth. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1853-1864) - Around a dozen examples known - |
| Numisquare ID | 1846734180 |
| Additional information |
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