1 Cash - Vĩnh Thọ (Thông Bảo; Regular script) ND (1658-1662) front 1 Cash - Vĩnh Thọ (Thông Bảo; Regular script) ND (1658-1662) back
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1 Cash - Vĩnh Thọ Thông Bảo; Regular script ND

 
Copper 4.05 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Lê Thần Tông (1649-1662)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1658-1662
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (970-1868)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.05 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#59547
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and turmoil in Vietnam. The Empire of Vietnam, also known as the Later Le dynasty, was established in 1533 and lasted until 1789. During this time, Vietnam experienced significant cultural, economic, and political changes, including the introduction of new currencies and the expansion of trade and commerce. The 1 Cash coin, made of copper and weighing 4.05 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been an important part of the economy during this time. Despite the challenges and upheavals of the period, the coin remains a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people.