© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China (CC0)
© 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 ND
| Brass | 2.30 g | 24 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 | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two crescents at various locations.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cash - Gia Long (Thông Bảo; with crescent) ND (1802-1820) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it features a unique crescent shape on one side, which was a symbol of the Islamic faith and a nod to the country's Islamic heritage.
