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1 Lang - Khải Định Silver bar
| Silver | 44 g | - |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Khải Định (1916-1925) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 56-59 (1919-1922) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 1 Lang (10) |
| Currency | Tiền (1400-1945) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 44 g |
| Size | 37.15 mm |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
精
銀
壹
兩
Translation:
Tinh Ngân Nhất Lạng
Pure silver 1 Lang
Edge
Three Chinese ideograms on the right side and three more on the left side.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 中平號 / 壬戌年
Translation:
Trung Bình Hiệu / Nâm Thuất Niên
Trung Bình scale / Year 59
Comment
These bars measure around 44 x 15 x 7 millimetres.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lang - Khải Định (Silver bar) 56-59 (1919-1922) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Khải Định, who ruled Vietnam from 1916 to 1925. During his reign, Vietnam was a protectorate of France, and the country was undergoing significant modernization and Westernization. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the emperor on one side and a depiction of a dragon on the other, reflects the blending of traditional Vietnamese motifs with European influences. Despite the coin's interesting history, it is not considered a rare or highly valuable collector's item, and its value is primarily sentimental or historical.
