1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng (Thông Bảo; Thái) ND (1740-1786) front 1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng (Thông Bảo; Thái) ND (1740-1786) back
1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng (Thông Bảo; Thái) ND (1740-1786) photo
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1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng Thông Bảo; Thái ND

 
Copper 4.02 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Lê Hiển Tông (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1740-1786
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (970-1868)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.02 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#99268
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram to the right.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation: Thái Nguyên (City)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Cảnh Hưng (also known as Thông Bảo or Thái) of the Empire of Vietnam, who ruled from 1740 to 1786. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the emperor to replace the old system of bartering and to promote trade and commerce in the country. The coin was made of copper and had a standardized weight of 4.02 grams, which was a significant innovation at the time.