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1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng Nội Bảo ND
| Copper | 2.90 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 | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#99294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type uses a contracted form of Bao. Toda also lists an example with a non-contacted Bao (Toda#127); however, confirmation is needed on if that type actually exists.Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Empire of Vietnam, which was minted during the reign of Emperor Cảnh Hưng (Nội Bảo) from 1740 to 1776, was made of copper and weighed 2.90 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was an important part of the Vietnamese currency system during that time, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the Empire of Vietnam.
