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1 Cash - Vĩnh Thịnh Thông Bảo; with Kỷ
26 (1709) year| Copper | 3.80 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Lê Dụ Tông (1705-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 26 (1709) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1684) |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#44030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 己
Translation:
Kỷ
Kỷ-sửu (Year 26)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Cash coin from the Empire of Vietnam, which was minted in 1709, features a unique blend of Vietnamese and Chinese characters. On one side, the coin has the Vietnamese phrase "Vĩnh Thịnh" (meaning "Prosperity and Peace"), while on the other side, it features the Chinese characters "Thông Bảo" (meaning "Generalissimo's Treasure"). This blend of languages and cultures reflects the complex history and cultural exchange between Vietnam and China during that time period.
