10 Văn - Tự Đức Bảo Sao ND
| Brass | 6.01 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tự Đức (1847-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1870 |
| Value | 10 Văn |
| Currency | Văn (1868-1945) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three Chinese ideograms read top to right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
準
文 十
Translation:
Chuẩn Thập Văn
Equal to 10 Văn
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Tự Đức Bảo Sao coins were created to complement the regular circulation coins; however, due to their intrinsic value being much small than their nominal values, they were poorly received. Originally introduced in 1861, these pieces saw a further decrease in weight in 1870 (while keeping the nominal values the same).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Văn - Tự Đức (Bảo Sao) ND (1861-1870) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was designed by French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was a prominent engraver of the time, known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous "Farochon dollar" which was a silver dollar coin issued by the Empire of Vietnam in 1861. The 10 Văn - Tự Đức coin features an image of the Vietnamese emperor, Tự Đức, on one side, and a dragon on the other. The coin was made of brass and weighed 6.01 grams.
