10 Tiền - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo ND
| Silver | 38.00 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Minh Mạng (1820-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1841 |
| Value | 10 Tiền |
| Currency | Tiền (1400-1945) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 38.00 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon facing forward with sun at centre, all with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 文龍
Translation:
Long Văn
Dragon Cash
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng, who ruled Vietnam from 1820 to 1841. During his reign, the country experienced significant cultural, economic, and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, of which this coin was a part. The coin's design features the Emperor's name and title, "Thông Bảo," which means "Sacred King" in Vietnamese, reflecting the importance of the emperor's role in Vietnamese society at the time.
