Empire of Vietnam 5 Tiền, 1820 – 1841
Gold) - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo
Information
Country
Empire of Vietnam
Empire of Vietnam
Currency
Nguyễn dynasty - Tiền
(1802 – 1945)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Tiền
Year
1820 – 1841
Ruler
Minh Mạng
(1820–1841)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
19
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Tiền from Empire of Vietnam. Issued from 1820 to 1841. Struck in Gold. Measures 35 mm and weighs 19 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, radiant sun at center, scalloped border. (Minh Mạng Thông Bảo Minh Mạng (Emperor) / Universal currency)
- Reverse
- Dragon facing forward with sun at centre, all with one Chinese ideogram on either side, scalloped border. (Long Văn Dragon Cash)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1820-1841) | — |
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