1 Cash - Gia Long (Thông Bảo; with crescent and dot) ND (1802-1820) front 1 Cash - Gia Long (Thông Bảo; with crescent and dot) ND (1802-1820) back
1 Cash - Gia Long (Thông Bảo; with crescent and dot) ND (1802-1820) photo
© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China (CC0)

1 Cash - Gia Long Thông Bảo; with crescent and dot ND

 
Brass 2.30 g 24 mm
Description
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
2.30 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#97937
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

One crescent and one dot to the right.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cash - Gia Long (Thông Bảo; with crescent and dot) ND (1802-1820) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it features a unique crescent and dot design on one side, which was a symbol of the Islamic faith and was used as a marker for the direction of Mecca. This design element was included to reflect the religious diversity of the Empire of Vietnam during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1802-1820)  - - - - - -

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