4 Tiền - Tự Đức ND (1848-1883) front 4 Tiền - Tự Đức ND (1848-1883) back
4 Tiền - Tự Đức ND (1848-1883) photo
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4 Tiền - Tự Đức ND

 
Gold 15.17 g 39.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Tự Đức (1847-1883)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1848-1883
Value
4 Tien
Currency
Tiền (1400-1945)
Composition
Gold
Weight
15.17 g
Diameter
39.5 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#343945
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription between the Four Perfections

Translation: Tu My

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Tiền - Tự Đức ND (1848-1883) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in Vietnam. The coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Tự Đức, who ruled from 1848 to 1883, and it was part of a broader effort to modernize Vietnam's economy and currency. The coin was made of gold and weighed 15.17 grams, making it a valuable and significant piece of currency at the time.