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1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng Cự Bảo; contracted Bảo ND
| Copper | 2.91 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Lê Hiển Tông (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1776 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Additional image:© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Empire of Vietnam, which was minted during the reign of Emperor Cảnh Hưng (Cự Bảo; contracted Bảo) between 1740 and 1776, features a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Cảnh Hưng Thông Bảo" (meaning "Cảnh Hưng's Auspicious Coin") in Han characters, while the reverse side features a stylized dragon motif surrounded by a circle of small dots. This blend of Vietnamese and Chinese influences reflects the complex cultural exchange and political ties between the two regions during this time period.
