1 Cash - Thiên Phúc Trấn Bảo

İhraççı Empire of Vietnam
Yıl 986-1005
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer 1 Cash
Para birimi Cash (970-1868)
Bileşim Copper
Ağırlık 2.68 g
Çap 24 mm
Kalınlık
Şekil Round with a square hole
Teknik Cast
Yönlendirme Medal alignment ↑↑
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) Toda#3 var., Barker#2.8, Hartill#25.2
Ön yüz açıklaması Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Ön yüz yazısı Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Ön yüz lejandı  天 寶 鎮  福
(Translation: Thiên Phúc Trấn Bảo Thiên Phúc (1st era of Lê Hoàn, 980-988) / Local currency)
Arka yüz açıklaması Blank (uniface).
Arka yüz yazısı
Arka yüz lejandı
Kenar Smooth.
Darphane
Basma adedi ND (986-1005) - -
Numisquare Kimliği 4351104050
Ek bilgiler

Historical Context: This Thiên Phúc Trấn Bảo cash coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Lê Hoàn (Lê Đại Hành), founder of the Early Lê Dynasty. Spanning 986-1005, its issuance marks a pivotal period following Vietnam's re-established independence. Lê Hoàn consolidated power, repelled Song Chinese invasions, and fostered a stable state. The coin’s legend, "Heavenly Blessings, Stabilizing Treasure," underscores the era's aspiration for divine favor and national stability, symbolizing full Vietnamese sovereignty.

Artistry: The anonymous engraver produced a coin exemplifying early imperial Vietnamese numismatic style. Influenced by Chinese cash, it developed a distinct indigenous character. The obverse features four Han characters "Thiên Phúc Trấn Bảo" arranged clockwise around a central square hole. Calligraphy is clear and robust, prioritizing legibility. The reverse is typically plain, consistent with period practice for cash issues.

Technical/Grading: Cast in copper (2.68 gg, 24 mm), this coin exhibits typical period characteristics. High-points for wear assessment include raised characters and the outer rim. Casting often results in planchet irregularities (shape, thickness, texture) and retained casting sprues. Clarity of legends and central square hole definition vary, impacting strike quality. Patination (green or brown) is common; corrosion must be carefully evaluated for grade.

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