1 Văn - Thiên Thánh Nguyên Bảo (Unofficial coin) ND front 1 Văn - Thiên Thánh Nguyên Bảo (Unofficial coin) ND back
1 Văn - Thiên Thánh Nguyên Bảo (Unofficial coin) ND photo
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1 Văn - Thiên Thánh Nguyên Bảo (Unofficial coin) ND

 
Bronze 2.48 g 22.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Value
1 Cash
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.48 g
Diameter
22.8 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#355445
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Plain

Comment

Japanese commodity trade cash imported to Vietnam & manufactured by private individuals in Vietnam (Mid 1500's through 1700's), according to information available in Zeno (An Phap Style / An Fa Shou).

Distinguish from Tiansheng Yuanbao from Northern Sung Dynasty, China Empire.
This coin is comparatively smaller and lighter than typical cash coin, and usually rimless on reverse side.