© Alexandr Prokofyev
© Alexandr Prokofyev
1 Cash - Gia Long Thông Bảo; with dot ND
| Brass | 1.43 g | 23 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 | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
One dot at various locations.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Empire of Vietnam, which was minted during the reign of Emperor Gia Long (1802-1820), features a unique design element - a small dot (or "Thông Bảo" in Vietnamese) on the reverse side of the coin. This dot was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's authenticity and to distinguish it from counterfeit coins that were prevalent during that time. The presence of the dot on the coin's reverse side has become a distinctive feature of Vietnamese coins and has been a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage.
