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1 Cash - Thiên Tư Nguyên Bảo
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
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| Year | 1186-1201 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Cast copper cash coin featuring four Chinese characters in regular script (kaishu) arranged in cruciform order around a central square perforation, reading clockwise from the top: 天資元寶 (Thiên Tư Nguyên Bảo). Each character occupies one cardinal position relative to the central hole, with the legend denoting the reign era of Lý Cao Tông and the conventional monetary formula 'Nguyên Bảo' (original currency). The characters are raised in relief against a flat field, enclosed by an inner square rim surrounding the central hole and an outer raised circular border. The surfaces display heavy patination and encrustation consistent with age and circulation. |
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| Obverse lettering | 天 寶 資 元 (Translation: Thiên Tư Nguyên Bảo Thiên Tư (2nd era of Lý Cao Tông, 1186-1201) / Original currency) |
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| Edge | Plain |
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