Lot no. 1951
VIETNAM - VIETNAM Annam, Tu Duc (1848-1883). 2.5 tiên (1/4 lang) ND (1848-1883). Av. Tu duc thông bao in chinese characters around a radiant sun. Rv. Inscriptions Long vân khê hôi around a dragon in the clouds. Schr.375 - KM.431 ; Silver - 9,16 g - 38,5 mm - 12 h NGC UNC DETAILS REV SCRATCHED (8583603-007). With scratches in the fields. Slight gold highlights around the reliefs. Superb. Schroeder describes this reverse with the dragon attracting the clouds, an image of a virtuous ruler who naturally finds wise auxiliaries, or the coming together of a dragon and the clouds, like a holy king and wise ministers who meet each other.
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Auction sales 17 - Numismatics
98000 Monaco - Monaco
10/01/2025
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