© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
© MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl
5 Tiền Gold - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo ND
| Gold | 19 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Minh Mạng (1820-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1841 |
| Value | 5 Tien |
| Currency | Tiền (1400-1945) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon facing forward with sun at centre, all with one Chinese ideogram on either side, scalloped border.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 文龍
Translation:
Long Văn
Dragon Cash
Comment
Unpublished according to MDC, possibly an off-metal strike in gold of KM#188 (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Tiền (Gold) - 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 westernize Vietnam. This coin, made of gold and weighing 19 grams, was likely used as a high-denomination currency during this time period.
