Empire of Vietnam 6 Văn - Kiến Phúc, 1883 – 1884

Thông Bả; pattern; zinc

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of Vietnam Empire of Vietnam
Currency Văn (1868 – 1945)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 6 Văn
Year 1883 – 1884
Ruler Kiến Phúc (1883–1884)
Composition Zinc
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 2.25
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Văn from Empire of Vietnam. Issued from 1883 to 1884. Struck in Zinc. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.25 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Kiến Phúc Tông Bảo
Kiến Phúc (Emperor) / Universal currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1883-1884)  Only 6 examples known

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