© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China (CC0)
© Edward Toda; 1882. "Annam and Its Minor Currency". North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Shanghai, China (CC0)
1 Cash - Vĩnh Thọ Thông Bảo; Running script ND
| Copper | 3.04 g | 24 mm |
| 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 | 3.04 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#322034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Empire of Vietnam, which was minted during the reign of Emperor Vĩnh Thọ (1658-1662), features a unique blend of Chinese and Vietnamese characters on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the Chinese characters "Thông Bảo" (meaning "Running Script") and "Vĩnh Thọ" (the name of the emperor), while the reverse side features the Vietnamese characters "Mạc Thánh" (meaning "Copper Coin") and "Ba Đồng" (the denomination). This blend of languages and scripts reflects the cultural exchange and influence between China and Vietnam during that time period.
