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3 Tiền - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo ND
| Silver | 13.86 g | 32 mm |
| 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 | 13.86 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Comment
This type was stuck with the same design as the 5 Tiền (KM# 188), but has a 3 Tiền weight.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 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 a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other, which symbolize the harmony between yin and yang, as well as the balance between the natural world and human society. Additionally, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
