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1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng Thông Bảo; with number ND
| Copper | 3.03 g | 24 mm |
| 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 | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 一
Translation:
Nhất
One
Edge
Plain
Comment
Additional images:© 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 (Thông Bảo; with number) between 1740 and 1786, features a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Thông Bảo" (meaning "Generalissimo" or "Great General") in Han characters, while the reverse side features a stylized dragon and a phoenix, which are symbols of good fortune and prosperity in Vietnamese culture. This blend of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange between Vietnam and China during this period.
