VIET-NAM - VIETNAM Annam, Minh Mang (1820-1841). Golden tiên ND. Av. Minh Mang thong bao, "Minh Mang's current currency"; sun in centre. Rv. In the sky, among the clouds, in the centre and to the east the sun, to the west the moon, then above and below the five planets visible to the naked eye, set three and two, which are: Venus, Saturn, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter. Fr.5 - KM.212 - Schr.209.1; Gold - 3.87 g - 19 mm - 12 h Top Pop: this is the most beautiful graded specimen! NGC AT 58 (8583603-005). Minimal marks on the edge and listels, with slight wear on the high reliefs. Good centering. Superb condition. The sun, moon and stars are called the three luminaries (tam quang). The sun, moon, planets and constellations are the spirits of heaven (thiên thân), and as such are symbols reserved for sovereign dignity. The sun, moon and five planets are also called the seven regulators of the seasons (thât Chinh). The sun, moon, stars and clouds are the four perfections (tù my) [Schroeder p.442].