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Thái Bình Thông Bảo - Nguyễn Phúc Trú ND
| Zinc | 2.12 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Đàng Trong (Empire of Vietnam) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1738 |
| Value | 1 Cash (0.01) |
| Currency | Cash (1558-1802) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#239516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dot to left, crescent to right
Engravers: Dot, Crescent
Comment
Nguyễn Phúc Tru, or Nguyễn Phúc Chú, (born 1696, ruled 1725-1738) was one of the Nguyễn lords who ruled over southern Vietnam in the 16th to 18th centuries. Also known as Ninh Vuong, he expanded his family's territory by seizing the Cambodian provinces of Vinh-long and My-tho in 1731.Reference: Vietnamese Coins (2003) #483
Interesting fact
The Thái Bình Thông Bảo - Nguyễn Phúc Trú ND (1725-1738) coin from Đàng Trong (Empire of Vietnam) was made of zinc, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time. Zinc was first used in coinage in the 17th century, and it was a significant innovation in the production of coins. The use of zinc allowed for the creation of lighter coins that were easier to handle and transport, and it also made it possible to produce coins with a higher level of detail and precision. The Thái Bình Thông Bảo - Nguyễn Phúc Trú ND coin is a great example of how the use of zinc in coinage can create a more efficient and practical currency.
