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Medal - King Hien-tong - Cảnh Hưng Thông Bảo
| Location | Empire of Vietnam |
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| Year | 1740-1786 |
| Type | Medal |
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| Obverse description | Four Chinese characters in relief arranged around a central square hole, reading 景興通寶 (Cảnh Hưng Thông Bảo), the reign title legend of King Hien-tong. The characters are cast in bold relief within a plain raised border, with the field showing typical casting texture. |
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| Obverse lettering | 景 興 通 寶 |
| Reverse description | A sinuous dragon in low relief coiling around the central square hole, depicted in profile with scaled body, claws, and flowing tail occupying the field. The dragon appears to be playing with or encircling a flaming pearl, rendered in the traditional Vietnamese imperial style within a plain raised border. |
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