1 Văn - Thiên Tư (Private issue?) ND (1186-1201) front 1 Văn - Thiên Tư (Private issue?) ND (1186-1201) back
1 Văn - Thiên Tư (Private issue?) ND (1186-1201) photo
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1 Văn - Thiên Tư Private issue? ND

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1186-1201
Value
1 Cash (0.01)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round with a square hole
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#142115
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Plain

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Văn - Thiên Tư (Private issue?) ND (1186-1201) coin from the Empire of Vietnam made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese design elements and Chinese influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the time period. The coin's obverse side features a stylized dragon, a symbol of power and prosperity in Vietnamese culture, while the reverse side bears a resemblance to Chinese coins of the time, with a square hole in the center and a border of small circles. This blend of styles highlights the complex cultural dynamics at play during the Empire of Vietnam's formation and evolution.