1 Cash - Hoàng Trần (Thông Bảo) ND (1273-1278) front 1 Cash - Hoàng Trần (Thông Bảo) ND (1273-1278) back
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1 Cash - Hoàng Trần Thông Bảo ND

 
Copper 3.81 g 24 mm
Description
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
3.81 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#162770
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 Thông Bảo), which would be considered stylistically incorrect.

Interesting fact

The Hoàng Trần (Thông 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. The coin was made of copper and weighed 3.81 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of Vietnam during its circulation.