1 Cash - Thái Đức Thông Bảo; with Vạn Tuế ND
| Copper | 2.80 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Thái Đức (1778-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1788 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.80 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#97924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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 this coin is that it features a unique blend of Vietnamese and Chinese influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Vietnamese phrase "Thông Bảo" (meaning "Generalissimo") and the reign title "Vạn Tuế" (meaning "Ten Thousand Years"), while the reverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon and the denomination "1 Cash." This blend of cultures reflects the complex history of Vietnam during this time period, when the country was under Chinese rule but also developing its own distinct identity.
