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1 Cash - Minh Đức Thông Bảo ND
1788 year| Copper | 2.10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Thái Đức (1778-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, grass script)
Lettering: 年萬
Translation:
Vạn Tuế
10,000 Years
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cash - Minh Đức (Thông Bảo) ND (1788) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it features a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized dragon, which is a symbol of power and strength in Vietnamese culture, while the reverse side features a phoenix, which is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture. This blend of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between Vietnam and China during the time period in which the coin was minted.
