1½ Tiền - Minh Mạng ND (1820-1841) front 1½ Tiền - Minh Mạng ND (1820-1841) back
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1½ Tiền - Minh Mạng ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Minh Mạng (1820-1841)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1820-1841
Value
1½ Tien (1.5)
Currency
Tiền (1400-1945)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#53519
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The 1½ Tiền coin from the Empire of Vietnam, made of gold, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng (1820-1841) and features an inscription in Chinese characters that translates to "Minh Mạng Emperor, Great and Prosperous Dynasty." The coin's design also includes a dragon and a phoenix, which symbolize power and prosperity in Vietnamese culture. Due to its historical significance and rarity, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.