Obverse © SD
Obverse © SD
6 Văn - Tự Đức Thông Bảo; Lục Văn ND
| Brass | 2.36 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tự Đức (1847-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1883 |
| Value | 6 Văn (文六) |
| Currency | Văn (1868-1945) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#43086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 文六
Translation:
Lục Văn
6 Văn
Edge
Plain
Comment
This denomination indicated how many zinc coins one brass coin was worth--the regular value being six.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and modernization in Vietnam. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Tự Đức, who ruled from 1848 to 1883, a period of significant cultural, economic, and political reform in the country. The coin's design, which features a combination of traditional Vietnamese symbols and European-style imagery, reflects this blending of old and new. Additionally, the use of brass as the material for the coin was a departure from the traditional use of copper or silver, and was likely a response to the growing influence of European economic systems in Vietnam at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1868-1883) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Văn - Tự Đức (Thông Bảo; Lục Văn) ND (1868-1883) coin.
