1 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) front 1 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) back
1 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) photo
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1 Tiền - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo ND

 
Silver 4.50 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Minh Mạng (1820-1841)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1820-1841
Value
1 Tien
Currency
Tiền (1400-1945)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.50 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#321697
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in the country. The Minh Mạng era, which spanned from 1820 to 1841, saw the introduction of new currency, legal, and administrative reforms, as well as the expansion of trade and commerce. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 4.50 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.