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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
30 Văn - Tự Đức Bảo Sao ND
| Brass | 16.12 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tự Đức (1847-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1870 |
| Value | 30 Văn |
| Currency | Văn (1868-1945) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 16.12 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to right, left to bottom.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
準
十 三
文
Translation:
Chuẩn Tam Thập Văn
Equal to 30 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 30 Văn - Tự Đức (Bảo Sao) ND (1861-1870) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was designed with a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese and French colonial influences. The coin features a combination of Vietnamese characters and French inscriptions, reflecting the complex cultural and political dynamics of the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the colonial period in Vietnam.
