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5 Tiền - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo ND
| Silver | 19.34 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 | Silver |
| Weight | 19.34 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 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 westernize Vietnam. This coin, made of silver, was part of a series of reforms aimed at creating a standardized currency for the empire, which previously used a variety of different currencies, including bartering systems. The coin's design features a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other, symbolizing the balance and harmony that the emperor sought to achieve through his reforms.
