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2 Tiền - Minh Mạng ND
| Gold | 7.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Minh Mạng (1820-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1841 |
| Value | 2 Tien |
| Currency | Tiền (1400-1945) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
三
多
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Tiền - Minh Mạng ND (1820-1841) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic change in the region. The Minh Mạng dynasty was known for its efforts to modernize and open up Vietnam to the outside world, and the introduction of a standardized coinage system was part of this process. The use of gold in the production of this coin also reflects the value placed on this precious metal in the region at the time.
