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1 Cash - Gia Long Thông Bảo; large size ND
| Brass | 3.52 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gia Long (1802-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1802-1820 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#40694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type has the weight of 9 Phân.Additional images:
© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cash - Gia Long (Thông Bảo; large size) ND (1802-1820) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was designed with a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese and French colonial influences. The coin features a combination of Vietnamese characters and French inscriptions, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the colonial period. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the cultural exchange that took place during this time, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists and historians.
