1 Cash - Hoàng Trần Nguyên Bảo ND
| Copper | 3.30 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trần Thánh Tông (1258-1278) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1273-1278 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#162771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hoàng Trần is not actually an era name, but rather a dynastic title. At the time, the era name was Bảo Phù (1273-1278); however, they went with Hoàng Trần to avoid the repetition of 'Bao' (Bảo Phù Nguyên Bảo), which would be considered stylistically incorrect.Interesting fact
The Hoàng Trần (Nguyên Bảo) coin was used during the Empire of Vietnam, which was a brief period of independence for Vietnam between the Mongol invasion and the Chinese Ming dynasty's occupation. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was a common feature of ancient Vietnamese coins. The coin was made of copper and weighed 3.30 grams, which was a relatively small weight compared to other coins of the time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the Empire of Vietnam and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.