1 Cash - Cảnh Thịnh (Thông Bảo; zinc) ND (1792-1801) front 1 Cash - Cảnh Thịnh (Thông Bảo; zinc) ND (1792-1801) back
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1 Cash - Cảnh Thịnh Thông Bảo; zinc ND

 
Zinc 2.03 g 23 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
Zinc
Weight
2.03 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#321741
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of precious metals like silver or gold. The use of zinc as a material for coins was a sign of the Empire of Vietnam's attempt to introduce a more modern and efficient monetary system.