9 Mạch - Tự Đức Bảo Sao ND
| Brass | 28.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tự Đức (1847-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1883 |
| Value | 9 Mạch = 540 Văn |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 28.90 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
準
陌 八
當
Translation:
Chuẩn Đang Bát Mạch
Each worth 8 Mạch
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Mạch and Quán denominations are unlisted in standard references, with very few examples existing of each denomination. Both known 9 Mạch examples have been published on Zeno.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese design elements and French colonial influences. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Tự Đức" (meaning "self-reliance" or "independence") in Vietnamese, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a dragon, which is a symbol of power and strength in Vietnamese culture. The coin's design reflects the complex cultural and political dynamics of Vietnam during the late 19th century, when the country was under French colonial rule.