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3 Tiền - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo ND
| Silver | 13.70 g |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Minh Mạng (1820-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1841 |
| Value | 3 Tien |
| Currency | Tiền (1400-1945) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon facing left.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 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 was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of Vietnam. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to create a standardized currency system for the empire, which previously had a diverse array of local currencies. The coin's design features a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other, which symbolize the emperor's authority and the balance between yin and yang in Vietnamese culture.
