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2 Tiền - Bao Dai
| Issuer | Vietnam, Empire of |
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| Year | 1926-1945 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a large flaming pearl motif, depicted as a raised spherical orb surrounded by radiating flames rendered in high relief. Four large Sino-Vietnamese characters, reading 保大寳鑑 (Bao Dai Bao Chien), are arranged in the four cardinal positions around the central device. The coin is bordered by a continuous beaded inner rim encircling the entire design. |
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| Obverse lettering | 保大寳鑑 (Translation: Bao Dai Bao Chien) |
| Reverse description | Central field bears a Yin-Yang (Âm-Dương) symbol rendered in an unconventional stylistic treatment, encircled by small undulating wave and cloud motifs that deviate from the standard classical form. Two large Sino-Vietnamese characters, reading 二儀 (Nhi Nghi), are positioned symmetrically flanking the central device. A beaded border frames the entire reverse composition. |
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