Empire of Vietnam 40 Văn - Tự Đức, 1861 – 1870
Bảo Sao
Information
Country
Empire of Vietnam
Currency
Văn
(1868 – 1945)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Văn - Tự Đức
Year
1861 – 1870
Ruler
Tự Đức
(1847–1883)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
22.23
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Văn - Tự Đức from Empire of Vietnam. Issued from 1861 to 1870. Struck in Brass. Measures 39 mm and weighs 22.23 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Tự Đức Bảo Sao Tự Đức (Emperor) / Treasure currency)
- Reverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to right, left to bottom. (Chuẩn Tứ Thập Văn Equal to 40 Văn)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1861-1870) | — | (fr) 1ere émission 22 g |
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