1 Cash - Cảnh Thịnh (Thông Bảo; with double rim) ND (1792-1801) front 1 Cash - Cảnh Thịnh (Thông Bảo; with double rim) ND (1792-1801) back
1 Cash - Cảnh Thịnh (Thông Bảo; with double rim) ND (1792-1801) photo
© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China (CC0)

1 Cash - Cảnh Thịnh Thông Bảo; with double rim ND

 
Copper 2.44 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Cảnh Thịnh (1792-1802)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1801
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (970-1868)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.44 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#321740
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

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 Empire of Vietnam, also known as the Tây Sơn dynasty, was a short-lived but significant period in Vietnamese history, marked by political instability, wars, and cultural exchange. The coin's design, featuring a double rim and the inscription "Cảnh Thịnh" (meaning "Prosperous Reign"), reflects the influence of Chinese culture on Vietnam during this time. Despite the challenges faced by the Empire of Vietnam, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Vietnamese people.