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7 Tiền - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo; with year
| Silver | 27.27 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Minh Mạng (1820-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 13-16 (1832-1835) |
| Calendar | Vietnam - Minh Mạng era |
| Value | 7 Tiền |
| Currency | Tiền (1400-1945) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.27 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dragon facing left with two Chinese ideograms below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 五十
Translation:
Shi Wu
Year 15
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng, who ruled Vietnam from 1820 to 1841. He was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government, as well as his suppression of dissent and opposition. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the influence of Chinese culture and the use of the Vietnamese language during this time period.
