1 Cash - Khai Thái Nguyên Bảo; Clerical script ND
| Copper | 5.04 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trần Minh Tông (1314-1329) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1324-1329 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.04 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#171301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
In this piece, the character 寶 is in clerical style.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Khai Thái, who ruled the Empire of Vietnam from 1324 to 1329. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the emperor to replace the old bartering system and promote trade in the region. The coin's design features the emperor's name in clerical script, signifying the importance of Buddhism in Vietnamese culture at the time.