1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng (Tống Bảo; with year) 57-59 (1740-1742) front 1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng (Tống Bảo; with year) 57-59 (1740-1742) back
1 Cash - Cảnh Hưng (Tống Bảo; with year) 57-59 (1740-1742) photo
© 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 year

 
Copper 3.59 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Lê Hiển Tông (1740-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
57-59 (1740-1742)
Calendar
Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1684)
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (970-1868)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.59 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#321890
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms at various locations.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering: 申庚

Translation:
Canh Than
Year 57

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and turmoil in Vietnam. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Cảnh Hưng (Tống Bảo), who ruled the Empire of Vietnam from 1740 to 1742. This was a period of political instability and conflict, as the empire faced challenges from both internal and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the resilience and determination of the Vietnamese people during this time.