© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China (CC0)
© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China (CC0)
1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng Tống Bảo; with strange characters ND
| Copper | 3.32 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 | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two uncertain Chinese ideograms separated by the hole.
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Toda says the reverse characters stand for Lục Phân (六分 / 6 Phân), indicating the weight; however, other coins with Lục Phân in Seal script have much different characters. Miura Gosen refers to this reverse as having "strange characters", where as Barker does not give an explanation of the meaning.Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Empire of Vietnam, which was minted during the reign of Emperor Cảnh Hưng (Tống Bảo) from 1740 to 1786, features a unique blend of Chinese and Vietnamese characters. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Đại Việt" (meaning "Great Viet" in Vietnamese) in a stylized script, while the reverse side features the Chinese characters "通寶" (tōng bǎo), which means "circulating treasure." This blend of languages and scripts reflects the cultural exchange and influence between China and Vietnam during that time period.
