1 Tiền - Thieu Tri ND (1848-1883) front 1 Tiền - Thieu Tri ND (1848-1883) back
1 Tiền - Thieu Tri ND (1848-1883) photo
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1 Tiền - Thieu Tri ND

 
Gold 3.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Thiệu Trị (1841-1847)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1848-1883
Value
1 Tien
Currency
Tiền (1400-1945)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.7 g
Shape
Round with a square hole
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#49599
Rarity index
97%

Comment

Thieu Tri = 紹治

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tiền - Thieu Tri ND (1848-1883) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Thieu Tri, who ruled Vietnam from 1848 to 1883. During his reign, the country underwent modernization and Westernization efforts, which included the adoption of Western-style currency. The 1 Tiền coin was one of the first coins to be minted in the Western style, and it features an image of a dragon on one side and the Vietnamese emperor on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of Vietnam's rich history and cultural heritage.