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192 - VIETNAM, Nguyễn Dynasty, Reign of Emperor Tự Đức (1847-1883)…
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VIETNAM, Nguyễn Dynasty, Reign of Emperor Tự Đức (1847-1883) 5 Tien silver coin* On the front and around the central perforation: Thieu Tri thông bao, on the left "Tu Duc's current coinage" and Van thê vinh lai, on the right "All generations will reap the fruit forever" The moon and sun appear beneath clouds in the upper part; below, three mountains stand in the middle of the sea, adorned with trees of longevity. On the reverse, a poem in Chinese characters, a quatrain "The precious stone khuyet and cinnabar in a thousand years are transmuted into very pure gold that can be passed on to ten thousand generations. In this way, merit is recognised and virtuous men are highlighted, for wisdom alone is precious". Two perforation holes at 12 and 6 o'clock Diameter: 45 mm Weight: 19.2 g
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About the sale Arts of Vietnam: Duplex Paris-Hanoi, 11th edition
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
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