Empire of Vietnam 1 Cash - Gia Long, 1802 – 1820
Thông Bảo; with crescent
Information
Country
Empire of Vietnam
Empire of Vietnam
Currency
Cash
(970 – 1868)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Gia Long
Year
1802 – 1820
Ruler
Nguyễn Phúc Ánh
(1790–1802)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
2.3
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Gia Long from Empire of Vietnam. Issued from 1802 to 1820. Struck in Brass. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.3 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Gia Long Thông Bảo Gia Long (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Two crescents at various locations.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1802-1820) | — | Crescents above and below | ||
| ND (1802-1820) | — | Crescents to the left and right |
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